An exciting exhibition which brings together the juxtaposed mediums of silk and steel: The beauty and exquisite gowns opposed with the harshness and creativity of metal sculpture. These works provoke and inform the viewer of their own life experiences, personal beliefs and values.
Gabriele often works with steel. His approach is intuitive mainly concerned with essential form and movement. He works quickly, changing and adjusting the construction to achieve the desired result.
Maria uses delicate silk, lace, brocade. The work is slow, intricate, and layered. Each piece is an explosion of emotion and a tangible witness to the power of creative energy to heal. This is a unique opportunity to experience the synthesis within the contrast of Silk and Steel.
Maria:
Imagine being able to wear the art on your walls. My latest textile art is an explosion of emotion and a tangible witness to the power of creative energy to heal and restore the mind and body. A recent illness motivated a creative burst in an effort to heal myself. All that pain, emotion and grief exploded outward producing a new form of textile art as a visual stream of consciousness. Our community needs exposure to art of great inspiration and beauty to persevere in these difficult times. The provocative titles of my new pieces are an impetus for the viewer to reflect into their own life experience and question personal beliefs and values. I hope that my work will be an inspiration for all the community to appreciate how fashion has changed over the centuries and how fashion has always been a mirror of the society we live in.
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Works by Maria Mastro
Works by Gabriele Trabucco
This exhibition is supported by the Southern Downs Regional Council and the Queensland Government.
