Textile Triennial Opens

6TH TAMWORTH TEXTILE TRIENNIAL OPENS

One of Australia’s most significant contemporary textile exhibitions is returning to Tamworth this September, bringing together some of the nation’s most innovative artists to explore creativity, sustainability and the future of textile practice.

Opening at Tamworth Regional Gallery on Friday 18 September, Nature Machine is the sixth instalment of the acclaimed Tamworth Textile Triennial. With a history spanning more than 50 years, the Triennial has become the country’s most important platform for contemporary textile art, providing a space for artists to share new ideas, connect with audiences, and contribute to the ongoing legacy of the National Textile Collection.

This year, 18 artists have been selected from a highly competitive field of more than 300 entries from across Australia. Each artist brings a unique style and interpretation to the theme Nature Machine. Through a diverse range of works, artists investigate the relationship between nature, technology and making. Some have experimented with growing, harvesting, recycling and reimagining textile resources, while others have embraced emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine production, to challenge traditional practices and explore new possibilities for the future of textiles.
Curated by Blake Griffiths, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity for local audiences to experience the work of some of Australia’s leading textile artists right here in Tamworth.
Workshop highlights include Rebecca Mayo’s Plant Sensibilia Machine Performance, Ellen Ferrier’s Biotextiles Workshop, Jacky Cheng’s Lucky Charm Tassels, Anita Johnson’s Feltmaking a Lidded Pouch and Janette Murrugun’s Master Weaving Workshop.

With opportunities to learn new skills, meet artists and experience contemporary textile art firsthand, Nature Machine promises something for everyone. 
To learn more about the exhibition and available workshops, head to our website.