our artists & makers

sharon cotter

Sharon Cotter is a self-taught local maker who creates statement art pieces including bowls and vases using pencils, timber, botanical seeds and pods, and resin. Click on the image above for more details.

kitty calvert

The inspiration for Kitty Calvert’s assemblage sculptures, comes from a love of vintage and a desire to re-use and recycle unique pieces of discarded treasure, evoking cherished memories of childhood and making new cool stuff out of old cool stuff.

mary-ellen belleville

With a treasure trove of bits and pieces, Mary-Ellen decorates paper mache mannequins that are in turn whimsical, elegant, organic, militaristic or simply fun.

deborah mchugh

Deborah is a Geelong based artist and weaver working with refound, recycled and waste materials to make medium scale artworks.

Her process is an art of recovery, as a dormant material is awakened with skill and a playfulness.

Currently exhibiting in our Thread[laid]bare exhibition.

nyulla safi

Nyulla is an Australian Army veteran who is drawn to the environment as her subject matter through an intuitive, art therapy-based approach for injuries sustained during her military service.

She works intuitively and is surprised by what appears as her hands move and her mind is immersed in the moment. Click on the image for more details.

jess hall

Jess Hall is a multi-disciplinary artist working with painting, drawing and embroidery. The work is influenced by aspects of printmaking, painting and textiles and reflects the artists’ training in these areas. Jess’ practice encompasses small and large-scale embroideries, works on paper and silk scarves that re-imagine the paintings as textile designs.

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Currently exhibiting in our Thread[laid]bare exhibition.

solart gallery

Working with alcohol and acrylic inks, Leela makes eye-popping vibrantly coloured art for your ears. Each piece is unique. Click on the image for more.

sandra batten

Sandra is a mixed media artist who lives in a small town in the beautiful Otways, in south western Victoria, Australia. Inspired by old books, ephemera and whatever is on her mind at the time, Sandra cuts, tears, and alters discarded works to create small works on paper by using printmaking techniques, collage, the occasional stitch and oil pastel.

Currently exhibiting in our Petite Works exhibition.

deb weston

Deb Weston is a regional Victorian textile artist who reclaims unwanted carpet yarn from the rubbish tip to create #iwaslandfill yarn and products.

teresa nunes

Teresa Nunes’ works explore texture and colour through different techniques like carving, clay staining and botanical dyeing using plants and food waste. Click on the image for more details.

katherine marmaras

Katherine’s art practice is process driven as she often finds herself losing all sense of time in the meditative act of random and repetitive mark-making which she utilises to invite the viewer to contemplate, reflect and to take a closer look. Objects found in nature and collected items are often repurposed and feature in her work in an unconventional and unexpected manner. For more details, click on the image.

Currently exhibiting in our Thread[laid]bare exhibition.

gatbi

Gatbi’s unique products are screenprinted and sewn by hand in Canberra. Click on the image to check out their magpie doorstops in store.

rohana holiday

Rohana is a Geelong based contemporary jeweller and object maker who creates one of a kind pieces of jewellery.

Rohana’s work focuses on form, texture and imagery. She enjoys looking into the symbolism of the creatures and plants she uses for inspiration, as well as using objects she finds on her adventures in nature. Her work often includes a subtle sense of humour and an enjoyment of the unexpected.