Unfolding Fibre Pretoria Art Museum 7 March to 27 May
by Erica Fraser
Thank you Hannelie du Plessis! (PAM curator)
For sales contact Stuart Trent +27829232551 trent.art@gmail.com
Unfolding Fibre Press Release 3 Adele Potgieter 44,45 Alex Hamilton 88,89,90 Cherre Ann Hill 46,47,48 Gina Niederhumer 5,6,7 Erica Fraser 24-33 Hannalie Taute 14,15,16 Helena Hugo 61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68 Kaross 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 Kathryn Harmer Fox 8,9,10 Leandri van den Berg 70,71,72,73 Lesley Deysel 82,83 Linda Rademan 17,18 Maddelein Anderson 58,59,60 Marion Boehm 84,85 Marna Schoeman 52,53,54,55,56,57 Mogalakwena 49 Odette Tolksdorf 11,12,13 Philip Manser 86,87 Retha Buitendach 34-43 Sally Scott 69 Willemien de Villiers 19,20,21,22,23 Yannis Generalis 50,51 Photography by the artists. Cover art by Odette Tolksdorf (detail), back cover by Linda Rademan
Textile Art is moving out of the shadow of so called fine arts and taking pride of place as in centuries past when tapestries were considered the acme of artistry. This exhibition features traditional fibre work such as needlepoint and hand embroidery, executed in traditional yarns such as wools and silks but it also features unusual elements such as rusted metal, teabags and rubber. Weaving, felting, knitting, crochet and quilting are some of the techniques represented in both traditional and unusual guises.Â
From an Emigrant’s Diary (Emigration Cloth) by Gina Niederhumer Fabric, thread, hand and machine embroidered 215x385cm R 94 000.00
Farewell - Coat (2009) by Gina Niederhumer Found objects, threads, fabric, heat transfers 130 x 60cm R 24 000.
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Starting my Life as a Letter-writer (2011) by Gina Niederhumer Fabric, thread, heat transfers, silkscreen, found objects 92 x 86cm R 24 000.
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Hang Your Head in Shame by Kathryn Harmer Fox Textile: fabric and thread on canvas 1160mm X 1070mm R25 800.00
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Snipped, Clipped and Caged by Kathryn Harmer Fox Textile: fabric and thread on canvas 1900mm X 520mm R33 000
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Skyscraper Sunflowers by Kathryn Harmer Fox Textile: fabric and thread on canvas 1660mm X 660mm R39 400
Breath no. 2 by Odette Tolksdorf Sheer fabric puff forms, machine stitching; Organza and cotton fabrics, pompoms. Machine quilting by Marline Turner to design by Odette Tolksdorf. h 880 x w 880mm R10,500
Breath no. 3 by Odette Tolksdorf Sheer fabric puff forms, machine stitching; Organza and cotton fabrics, pompoms. Machine quilting by Marline Turner to design by Odette Tolksdorf. h 880 x w 880mm R 10,500
Red Riverscape by Odette Tolksdorf Painted, printed & stitched; Cotton, netting & organza fabric, fibre reactive dyes. Machine quilting by Jane Renton to design by Odette Tolksdorf. h 1500 x w 1020mm R11,700
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Look twice by Hannalie Taute Fabric, found object, wood, wire, cotton thread and rubber 420 mm x 180 mm x 90 mm R5 250.00
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Monumental moment by Hannalie Taute Embroidery; Cotton thread and rubber 1710 mm x 1270 mm R38 000.00
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She never promised you a rose garden by Hannalie Taute Embroidery and applique; Cotton thread, fabric and rubber 2130 mm x 1460 mm R42 000.00
Wallflowers by Linda Rademan Etchings on sewn-together teabags 200 X 102cm R12,000
Van trofee tot triomf i,ii,iii&iv by Linda Rademan Rusted steel, copper, embroidery on cotton 46 X 36cm each R15,000 each
Hooked/Unhooked – Baby by Willemien de Villiers Hand stitched on heavily starched vintage domestic linen. Cotton embroidery floss + haberdashery notions (Box framed, no glass) 51 x 52 cm R 11 500
Female Notions by Willemien de Villiers Hand stitched on heavily starched vintage domestic linen. Cotton embroidery floss + haberdashery notions (Box framed, no glass) 38.5 x 40 cm R 13 500
Bride 1Â by Willemien de Villiers Hand stitched on heavily starched, stained vintage domestic linen. Cotton embroidery floss + cotton lace (Box framed, no glass) 77 x 75 cm R 11 500
Bride 2Â by Willemien de Villiers Hand stitched on heavily starched, stained vintage domestic linen. Cotton embroidery floss (Box framed, no glass) 77 x 75 cm R 11 500
Hooked/Unhooked by Willemien de Villiers Hand stitched on heavily starched, stained vintage domestic linen. Cotton embroidery floss + haberdashery notions (Box framed, no glass) 22 x 24 cm R 4 000
Changing My Spots by Erica Fraser Needlepoint; Wool on cotton even-weave 445 x 485 mm R 65 000
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Silk Hair by Erica Fraser Appliquè, embroidery & gross point; Silk & wool on Binca cloth 345 x 225 mm R 7 000
Hardening Our Hearts  by Erica Fraser Felting & embroidery; Wool, crimson dye, silks & found metal objects about 800 x 500 mm R 4 500
Just Shapes & Patterns by Erica Fraser Appliquè & embroidery; Cotton yarn and glass beads on cotton 192 x 525 mm R 3 500
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Tablescape by Erica Fraser Appliquè & embroidery; Cotton thread on silk textiles 495 x 1610 mm R 21 000
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Walking Away by Erica Fraser Appliquè & embroidery; Fulled wool on found weave 1050 x 310 mm R 5 000
Climbing Into a Monoworld by Erica Fraser Felting; Angora & alpaca About 1500 x 1000 mm R 35 000
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No Worries, We Will Keep the Pictures by Erica Fraser (detail) Appliquè & embroidery; Cotton thread on silk textiles and silk yarns 2725 x 1900 mm R 45 000
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Once Upon A Time There Were Creatures... Â by Erica Fraser (detail) Machine & hand embroidery; Cotton thread on silk taffeta 1400 x 2560 mm R 55 000
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Black-Label Rasta Vampire by Retha Buitendach crochet and knitting; yarn & beer caps 1150 x 580 x 340mm R8 000
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Hafgufa, Mother of Kraken by Retha Buitendach crochet and knitting; yarn & beer caps 1700 x 600 x 660 mm R9 500
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Rekorderlig Kifwebe Mask by Retha Buitendach french knitting; yarn & beer caps 1060 x 280 x 310 mm R12 000
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Habesha Kifwebe Mask by Retha Buitendach crochet and french knitting; yarn & beer caps 900 x 660 x 360 mm R15 000
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Velvet-Merlin Elephant Mask by Retha Buitendach crochet and french knitting; yarn & beer caps 1460 x 660 x 660 mm R25 000
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Rooimier - Red Ant by Retha Buitendach Sewing; shwe-shwe textile on black velvet in perspex box 550 x 770 x120mm R18 000
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Knopie Spinnekop - Button Spider by Retha Buitendach Sewing; shwe-shwe textile on black velvet in perspex box 580 x 580 x 120 mm R12 000
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Blou huisvlieg - Blue House-fly by Retha Buitendach Sewing; shwe-shwe textile on black velvet in perspex box 450 x 730 x 120 mm R12 000
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Tree of Hearts lamp by Retha Buitendach Sewing; shwe-shwe textile, gold thread, electrical fittings 460 x 310 x 260 mm R8 000
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Soft Skull by Retha Buitendach Sewing; shwe-shwe textile, found objects 510 x 280 x 260 mm R6 800
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What lies between (the head and the heart) by Adele Potgieter Felted tumble-dryer fluff, oil on gypsum 470 x 270 mm R3500.00
Reverence by Adele Potgieter Felted tumble-dryer fluff, oil on canvas 370 x 470 mm R4500.00
Apis Aegyptiaca, 2018, by Cherre Ann Hill Weaving; Bamboo silk and cotton on linen on metal found object. Acrylic paint and polyester fibre. 150 x 110 mm R2 300
Queen's Flight, 2018, by Cherre Ann Hill Weaving; Cotton, silk and bamboo silk on linen and wire. Acrylic Paint. Wirework fabricated by Amen. 160 x 220 mm R12 000
Pinned Insect, 2018, by Cherre Ann Hill Weaving; Cotton, silk and bamboo silk on linen and wire. Polyester fibre. Wirework fabricated by Amen 230 x 230 mm R12 000
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A History of Healing by Mogalakwena Embroidery and appliqué; embroidery cotton & crochet cotton on fabric 1600mm X 3030mm R 520 000
Amazing Grace by Yannis Generalis  Embroidered; thread on cotton in wooden ring 400mm diameter Framed size 580mm x 580mm (Retro- verso) R 8 235
Introspective (self-portrait) by Yannis Generalis  Embroidered; thread on cotton in wooden ring 400mm diameter Framed size 580mm x 580mm (Retro- verso) R 8 235
Wedding Dress for a Young Bride by Marna Schoeman Cotton thread embroidery on raw silk 1500mm x 400mm x 200mm R12 000
Wedding Dress for a Mature Bride by Marna Schoeman Cotton thread embroidery on pure linen 1500mm x 400mm x 200mm R7 500
Wedding Dress for a Unique Bride by Marna Schoeman Collage of cotton thread embroidery and found elements on silk chiffon 1500mm x 500mm x 200mm Not for sale
Little Shirt Dress for Everyday Wear by Marna Schoeman Cotton thread embroidery on polycotton 1500mm x 400mm x 200mm Not for sale
Handbag with fish and flowers by Marna Schoeman Cotton thread embroidery on raw silk with laser cut acrylic handle 400mm x 400mm R2 500
Handbag with Hoopoe by Marna Schoeman Cotton thread embroidery on raw silk with laser cut acrylic handle 400mm x 400mm R2 500
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Twill Patches by Maddelein Anderson Weaving; warp and weft pure wool 200 x 114 cm R2 200
Raggedy Anne by Maddelein Anderson Weaving; warp pure wool and weft wool and cotton strips 180 x 85 cm Not for sale
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Twill Stars by Maddelein Anderson Weaving; warp and weft pure wool 187 x 112 cm R2 000
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Shiny Artifact of the Past – Woman, by Helena Hugo Sugarcane cutter clothing, plastic, bandage, wire and cotton thread 640mm x 200mm x 200mm R22 000.00
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Shiny Artifact of the Past – Woman, by Helena Hugo Photograph on archival paper, edition of 25 600mm x400mm R9 000.00 framed, R7 000.00 unframed
Shiny Artifact of the Past – Man, by Helena Hugo Sugarcane cutter clothing, plastic, bandage, wire and cotton thread 640mm x 200mm x 200mm R16 000.00
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Shiny Artifact of the Past – Man, by Helena Hugo Photograph on archival paper, edition of 25 600mm x400mm R9 000.00 framed, R7 000.00 unframed
Shiny Artifact of the Past – Royal Personage, by Helena Hugo Cotton, rust, wool, shells 480mm x 20mm x 20mm R30 000.00
Shiny Artifact of the Past – Royal Personage, by Helena Hugo Photograph on archival paper, edition of 10 900mm x 479mm R11 000.00 framed, R9 000.00 unframed
Iris, by Helena Hugo Hand embroidery and rust on cotton 230mm x 180mm R9 000.00
Royal shroud II, by Helena Hugo Linen, polyester, rust, oil paint and copper 1180mm x 65mm R60 000.00
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Joy by Sally Scott Applique, Couching; hand dyed string on cotton 1500 x 690mm R29,500
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Larah by Leandri van den Berg Sewing, 3D shaping; Textile 58cm x 20cm x 30cm Not for sale
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Grace by Leandri van den Berg Sewing, 3D shaping; Textile 58cm x 20cm x 30 cm Not for sale
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Diva by Leandri van den Berg Sewing, 3D shaping; Textile 58cm x 20cm x 30cm Not for sale
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Hazyl by Leandri van den Berg Sewing, 3D shaping; Textile 58cm x 20cm x 30cm Not for sale
Somisa Baloyi by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6000
Lina Masela by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6000
Salva Matshimbi by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6000
Joyce Malungana by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6000
Ronnica Rikhotso by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6 000
Maria Mhlongo by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6000
Lisbeth Chauke by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6000
Selina Shokane by Kaross Embroidery and Applique; Acrylic on Cotton 570x650mm R 6000
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Cathedral by Lesley Deysel Mixed textiles and pearls on linen 290 x 425 mm R1 700
Dream sequence by Lesley Deysel Glass beads on cotton 160 x 220 mm R1 100
Hood Cape by Marion Boehm Collage on paper, mixed media 1680 x 1190 mm Not for sale
Jabulile by Marion Boehm Collage on paper, mixed media 1670 x 1180 mm R249 000
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Striped Cloth by Philip Manser  Various natural silks embroidered with Rayon and metallic threads; Stripe of Karakul Yarn. 160 x 10 cm R 2 700
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Red Landscape 1, 2 and 3 by Philip Manser Couched and Embroidered; Wool and other Fibres on a Cotton Base 106 x 68 cm each R8 200 each
Yolandi by Alex Hamilton Embroidery on felt with measuring tape border tiny
Brenda by Alex Hamilton Embroidery on felt with tape measure border tiny R 1350
Iris Apfel by Alex Hamilton Embroidery on felt with tape measure border tiny R 1350
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