Article 29

Danielle Hogan

website@moadoph.gov.au — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 03:29:17 +0000

Danielle Hogan website@moadop… Mon, 10/15/2018 - 14:29

Danielle Hogan is best known as founder of The GAG (The Gynocratic Art Gallery), an internationally prominent, intersectional feminist art gallery. During her studio-based PhD research she coined the term femaffect, describing the negatively feminised affects that stick to textiles when used by women and other members of the LGBTQ2+ communities in art. She is a textile-based artist, curator, writer and manager of the New Brunswick Art Bank. Danielle lives on the east coast of Canada.

Danielle Hogan

English

Canada

Canadian

This is a photo of my grandmother Ruby (my ‘Nanny’), wearing a blue housecoat—her ‘Warrior Robe’, as my mother called it. You can barely see the keychain ring attached to Ruby’s zipper, but it was critical to her independence. It helped her get in and out of her robe on her own. Ruby died of motor neurone disease: a tragic deteriorating disease that takes your muscles, but not your mind. But Ruby lived in love.

For the #UDHRquilt Project, we were encouraged to use recycled materials as our base fabric. My mother has kept Ruby’s robe in her closet since Ruby died in 1988, and I asked her if I could remove a section of the robe to embroider my Article 29 upon.

So, this is my finished work, in honour of Nanny, and the love she shared with Mum, Bette, my sister Rian, my father Bud, me, and so many others.

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Bethany Duffy

website@moadoph.gov.au — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 05:17:53 +0000

Bethany Duffy website@moadop… Mon, 10/15/2018 - 16:17

Bethany Duffy combines traditional hand-embroidery techniques with unusual materials. She creates new and different surface designs focusing on texture and detail and incorporating a flash of colour. Her aim is to continually push and dissect her unique needlework skills and explore materials, creating unconventional, modern outcomes.

Bethany always has a personal connection with her work. Using her own experiences as the main basis of her projects, she is currently using the natural elements as her inspiration. She works from her own photographs, using them as snapshots of a memory of time and place. They then play a large role in her design development and the sourcing of colour. Along with this, she aims to recreate the bold, powerful aspect her photographs radiate, replicating this same experience when you view her work.

Materials play a crucial role in Bethany’s work, shaping the way she works with embroidery and the development of ideas. She uses plastic, rubbers and smart materials to create different dimensions within her work, combining them with cotton and organza to create contrast. Whitework is a key technique that is evidenced in her samples, playing with aspects, taking them apart and piecing them back together in unusual ways. Materials lead her practice and this creates great excitement as her work is constantly changing and has no set destination.

Bethany Duffy

English

England, United Kingdom

English

I represented the role of children in the community and their right to develop in a safe, secure environment where they have no fears. We grow up, and raise children, in communities; we understand how much the community impacts the adults that children become. The tree symbolises the growth of children in a community over time.

I chose white muslin because it’s used very often for children and babies. I also was using this fabric in my own practice and wanted to incorporate myself and my style in the piece. I stitched in white, a colour representing innocence and purity; I thought this was fitting. I incorporated whitework techniques; intricate designs where the fabric has been stitched and manipulated to create texture.

My piece might be difficult to see, read and understand from afar. It doesn’t stand out and shout at you. You need to look; concentrate. It requires your attention!

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Green quilt

Jo Dixey

website@moadoph.gov.au — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 05:42:06 +0000

Jo Dixey website@moadop… Mon, 10/15/2018 - 16:42

Jo Dixey is a traditionally trained embroiderer living in New Zealand, having moved from the United Kingdom in 2000. She works full-time as an embroiderer, teaching and working on commissions. For her exhibition work she is inspired by modern society, making comment on issues she has with the world around her; for example, how technology is changing how people talk to each other or ideas of identity and putting people in boxes. Jo hopes that people viewing the work will be sparked to think.

Jo makes her own clothes and upcycles pre-loved clothes to help reduce the impact of fast fashion. She has held workshops on upcycling in her local community as well as making reusable fabric bags to replace single-use plastic.

Jo Dixey

English

New Zealand

English

I was inspired to become part of this project because I am lucky enough to live in a country where human rights are protected in law and if they are breached, there is a formal process in place. I am concerned that there are many places where this isn’t the case, and raising awareness of the UDHR will hopefully speed up the process of change.

Article 29 talks in part about the full development of a person’s personality. This is so important to a successful society. We all have something to offer if we are free to do that.

I used the variegated thread to stitch the people to show that every person is slightly different, even if we come from the same country or background. We should all be free to be who we need to be.

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Sam P. Gibson

website@moadoph.gov.au — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 05:55:36 +0000

Sam P. Gibson website@moadop… Mon, 10/15/2018 - 16:55

Sam P Gibson works predominantly in typographical embroidery and painting. She also sews large abstract pieces and small decorative works which she sells online and through galleries and exhibitions. The slow, arduous process of stitching is the backbone of her work, as is humour and nostalgia.

Based in Northamptonshire, England, although not originally from there, she works from her studio in a reinstated Victorian brewery in the centre of Northampton town. Having lived all over England and in Ireland, she appreciates the small differences and commonalities that make people so fascinating and endearing.

Pop culture, literature, Victoriana, doll’s house miniatures, houseplants, fat books, fabric, trinkets, flea market treasures, gazing out of the window and making lists take up a lot of Sam’s time.

Sam firmly believes in equality for all and strives to spread the message that if we all join together, we can all benefit.

Sam P. Gibson

English

England, United Kingdom

English

In today’s climate, the need to make everyone aware of the global atrocities that take place every day is crucial to the future of our planet and all its citizens. Awareness, education, global cooperation, positivity and friendship are the foundation stones of a wonderful world, and I feel this project displays these hugely.

I was interested in Article 29 and its emphasis on community and freedom. I believe we are better able to be useful in our communities when we are free in body and mind, healthy and happy. When creating my block I wanted to draw from my usual practice of typographical embroidery, so kept it clear of figurative images. I did want to highlight the global all-inclusive nature of the project, so stitched the header in rainbow colours.

I am thrilled to be a part of this project and love that so many people ended up being involved.

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