This page desperately needs an update! It is now 2024, and SO much has happened since my last entry in 2018..... exhibitions, arts residency, and publications.
Stay tuned. x
September 2018 I received the exciting news that my work, 'Standing Tall' was selected for 'Family Matters': the USA Surface Design Association's International Exhibition in Print (juried).
Along with 21 other international fibre artists, my work was featured in SDA's Journal Winter 2018 edition (to learn more or buy a copy, head to https://surfacedesign.z2systems.com/…/surfaced…/product.jsp…&). Following that happy moment a subsequent and commissioned article about my art and creative practice was published on SDA's Forum in March 2019.
Read it @ https://www.surfacedesign.org/standing-tall-a-heart-felt-r…/
Stay tuned. x
September 2018 I received the exciting news that my work, 'Standing Tall' was selected for 'Family Matters': the USA Surface Design Association's International Exhibition in Print (juried).
Along with 21 other international fibre artists, my work was featured in SDA's Journal Winter 2018 edition (to learn more or buy a copy, head to https://surfacedesign.z2systems.com/…/surfaced…/product.jsp…&). Following that happy moment a subsequent and commissioned article about my art and creative practice was published on SDA's Forum in March 2019.
Read it @ https://www.surfacedesign.org/standing-tall-a-heart-felt-r…/
Beyond the Seam: Conceptual works in Fibre Art
Curated by Martien van Zuilen
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (CASM) Gallery, 63 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah Western Australia
Launch Event: Sunday, 27th May 2018, at 2:00pm Artist Talk: Sunday, 27th May at 2:30pm
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 26th May - Sunday, 24th June Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Martien van Zuilen Standing Tall, 2018. Australian merino wool, natural fibres and yarns/threads, indigo dye. Dimensions variable. Photograph by Robert Frith.
Beyond the Seam: Conceptual works in Fibre Art brings together the work of 12 national and international contemporary artists.
Curated by Martien van Zuilen, the exhibition explores how fibre art, its materiality and the various processes of making can engage our understanding of the tactile and transformative potential of working with cloth, natural materials and thread. Individually and together, the artists extend the possibilities of fibre traditions within a contemporary setting, and by extension provide a timely platform (and tactile surfaces) to document and communicate their explorations of socio-cultural topics, concerns and ideas.
Featuring:
Kate Campbell-Pope Albany, WA
Helen Coleman, Mandurah, WA
Ruth Halbert, Denmark, WA
Philomena Hali, Alice Springs, NT
Anita Larkin, Shellharbour, NSW
Aimee Lee, Ohio, USA
Vicki Mason, Melbourne, VIC
Amanda McCavour, Toronto, Canada
Jan Mullen, Fremantle, WA
Caitlin Stewart, Narrogin, WA
Robi Szalay, South Perth, WA
Martien van Zuilen, North Perth, WA
Curated by Martien van Zuilen, the exhibition explores how fibre art, its materiality and the various processes of making can engage our understanding of the tactile and transformative potential of working with cloth, natural materials and thread. Individually and together, the artists extend the possibilities of fibre traditions within a contemporary setting, and by extension provide a timely platform (and tactile surfaces) to document and communicate their explorations of socio-cultural topics, concerns and ideas.
Featuring:
Kate Campbell-Pope Albany, WA
Helen Coleman, Mandurah, WA
Ruth Halbert, Denmark, WA
Philomena Hali, Alice Springs, NT
Anita Larkin, Shellharbour, NSW
Aimee Lee, Ohio, USA
Vicki Mason, Melbourne, VIC
Amanda McCavour, Toronto, Canada
Jan Mullen, Fremantle, WA
Caitlin Stewart, Narrogin, WA
Robi Szalay, South Perth, WA
Martien van Zuilen, North Perth, WA
February 2017 - my ETSY STORE is open!
Aptly named COLOURANT DYEWORKS, my Etsy store is now open for business.
Selling superfine 18 micron Merino wool tops, a wide range of natural fibres, silk fabrics and yarns.
All coloured and dyed by me in Perth, Western Australia and distributed worldwide.
These are the very fibres and fabrics I use in making my felt art.
COLOURANT DYEWORKS - sumptuous fibres for felting, spinning and other fibre arts.
Aptly named COLOURANT DYEWORKS, my Etsy store is now open for business.
Selling superfine 18 micron Merino wool tops, a wide range of natural fibres, silk fabrics and yarns.
All coloured and dyed by me in Perth, Western Australia and distributed worldwide.
These are the very fibres and fabrics I use in making my felt art.
COLOURANT DYEWORKS - sumptuous fibres for felting, spinning and other fibre arts.
In December 2016, my first issue as editor of FELT magazine was published!!
FELT is Australia's national felting and felt art magazine with international reach. Featuring artist profiles, felting
projects, exhibition reviews, and much more.
FELT appears twice a year, in June and December and is published by Artwear Publications. Subscriptions welcome,
or buy a single issue.
My 2017 Workshop Program has commenced. Check out my 'Schedule' page for classes; new workshop are added
regularly.
FELT is Australia's national felting and felt art magazine with international reach. Featuring artist profiles, felting
projects, exhibition reviews, and much more.
FELT appears twice a year, in June and December and is published by Artwear Publications. Subscriptions welcome,
or buy a single issue.
My 2017 Workshop Program has commenced. Check out my 'Schedule' page for classes; new workshop are added
regularly.
August 2016
It has been a busy year thus far. In May I finally got around to setting up and sending out my very first E-newsletter - for those of you who signed up to receive this newsletter many moons ago, thank you for your patience. There was lots of exciting news to share about classes I taught during May and June in the USA, and other classes closer to home including in my hometown of Perth.
I had my work included in several international magazines: Fiber Art Now (USA) and FELT, Australia national felting magazine with international reach.
And on that note, as of June this year, I am the new editor of FELT
I follow in the footsteps of Jennie Curtis, who is leaving big shoes to fill. It is a challenge I relish. DO get in touch if you are interested in having your work considered for inclusion in FELT, which appears twice a year (June and December); send an email to [email protected]
FELT is published by Artwear Publications
Last but not least, I was delighted to have my work included in ‘Worldwide Colours of Felt’, a new publication by Ellen Bakker of TextielLink.nl. Here's part of the media release: The book ‘Worldwide colours of felt’ brings together unique and beautiful works of felt from over 40 countries to form a feast of colour and inspiration. Over 500 artists from across the world add colour to this remarkable project. Felt objects, clothing, figures, jewels and utensils are displayed in cheerful red, cool blue, serene white, mysterious purple . . . In ten chapters, every colour will fully manifest itself, as all are preceded by a short story in which a participant tells something about her favourite colour.
Over 800 images are accompanied by portrait photographs of the artists and their web address.
The book is available through www.TextielLink.nl
It has been a busy year thus far. In May I finally got around to setting up and sending out my very first E-newsletter - for those of you who signed up to receive this newsletter many moons ago, thank you for your patience. There was lots of exciting news to share about classes I taught during May and June in the USA, and other classes closer to home including in my hometown of Perth.
I had my work included in several international magazines: Fiber Art Now (USA) and FELT, Australia national felting magazine with international reach.
And on that note, as of June this year, I am the new editor of FELT
I follow in the footsteps of Jennie Curtis, who is leaving big shoes to fill. It is a challenge I relish. DO get in touch if you are interested in having your work considered for inclusion in FELT, which appears twice a year (June and December); send an email to [email protected]
FELT is published by Artwear Publications
Last but not least, I was delighted to have my work included in ‘Worldwide Colours of Felt’, a new publication by Ellen Bakker of TextielLink.nl. Here's part of the media release: The book ‘Worldwide colours of felt’ brings together unique and beautiful works of felt from over 40 countries to form a feast of colour and inspiration. Over 500 artists from across the world add colour to this remarkable project. Felt objects, clothing, figures, jewels and utensils are displayed in cheerful red, cool blue, serene white, mysterious purple . . . In ten chapters, every colour will fully manifest itself, as all are preceded by a short story in which a participant tells something about her favourite colour.
Over 800 images are accompanied by portrait photographs of the artists and their web address.
The book is available through www.TextielLink.nl
July 2015
The June issue of the Dutch Felt magazine VILTKONTAKT includes an article on my work, titled ' 10 QUESTIONS to
Martien van Zuilen (Australia, via Holland)'. VILTKONTAKT is published by the Dutch national felt organisation VILTKONTAKTGROEP NEDERLAND. For more info see http://www.viltkontaktgroep.nl
I am also very pleased to have an 8-page article on my work included in the latest issue of threads.In-fusion, the innovative quarterly internet magazine for textile aficionados, published by The Thread Studio in Australia. Each issue is devoted to a special theme, the latest being 'Liquorice Allsorts'. Titled 'Fragments and Slivers - Colourful Jewellery in Hand-made Felt', my article is filled with ideas, images and experimentation in hand-made felt sculpture on a precious scale, including colour mixing and carding tips. All the info here: http://www.thethreadstudio.com/catalogue/infusion/text.htm
The June issue of the Dutch Felt magazine VILTKONTAKT includes an article on my work, titled ' 10 QUESTIONS to
Martien van Zuilen (Australia, via Holland)'. VILTKONTAKT is published by the Dutch national felt organisation VILTKONTAKTGROEP NEDERLAND. For more info see http://www.viltkontaktgroep.nl
I am also very pleased to have an 8-page article on my work included in the latest issue of threads.In-fusion, the innovative quarterly internet magazine for textile aficionados, published by The Thread Studio in Australia. Each issue is devoted to a special theme, the latest being 'Liquorice Allsorts'. Titled 'Fragments and Slivers - Colourful Jewellery in Hand-made Felt', my article is filled with ideas, images and experimentation in hand-made felt sculpture on a precious scale, including colour mixing and carding tips. All the info here: http://www.thethreadstudio.com/catalogue/infusion/text.htm
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May 2015: I have now updated the colour-charts for most of my hand-dyed wools and silks! New colours have been added to the range. My main outlet for my hand-dyed fibres is The Thread Studio; visit their site for more details. Or you can purchase my fibres wherever I teach. |
October 2014: I am very pleased to announce that my work has been included in the new book Pots and Pods for Feltmakers, Adventures in the Third Dimension. Written by renowned Australian felt artist Liz Evans and published by www.textilesanyone.com.au
September 2013:
Eight of my felt artworks were included in FELTPORTATION, an exhibition of 13 international felt-makers, at Wollongong University FCA Gallery, 16th August - 12th September 2013. The show coincided with the 12th Southern Hemisphere Feltmakers Convergence that I attended as one of three invited Guest Teachers.
Eight of my felt artworks were included in FELTPORTATION, an exhibition of 13 international felt-makers, at Wollongong University FCA Gallery, 16th August - 12th September 2013. The show coincided with the 12th Southern Hemisphere Feltmakers Convergence that I attended as one of three invited Guest Teachers.
July 2013:
My work titled Cocoon was included in Showcase 500 Art Necklaces - (part of the 500 Series) From the publisher: "This entry in the stunningly photographed Showcase 500 series features the most gorgeous necklaces you've ever seen. Lovingly crafted by renowned jewelers from around the world, these one-of-a-kind pieces display technical excellence, diverse forming techniques, and unceasing beauty.
Made of materials that range from traditional metals to nylon, fabric, and found objects, these necklaces will leave crafters, jewelers, design fans, and collectors awestruck.'
My work titled Cocoon was included in Showcase 500 Art Necklaces - (part of the 500 Series) From the publisher: "This entry in the stunningly photographed Showcase 500 series features the most gorgeous necklaces you've ever seen. Lovingly crafted by renowned jewelers from around the world, these one-of-a-kind pieces display technical excellence, diverse forming techniques, and unceasing beauty.
Made of materials that range from traditional metals to nylon, fabric, and found objects, these necklaces will leave crafters, jewelers, design fans, and collectors awestruck.'
Earlier News
I was invited as one of three guest artists to attend the 12th Southern Hemisphere Feltmakers Convergence, Australia
(September 1-6 2013). I shared this honor with Leiko Uchiyama from Japan and Anna Gunnarsdottir from Iceland.
My essay titled (Heart)FELT Mandala: the art of slow work with colour, design and surface decoration appeared in FELT, volume 12, issue 8 (www.artwearpublications.com.au)
My article Felt Making across the Globe appeared in the international Fibre Art magazine Fiber Art Now volume 1, issue 2
The article Have Yurt, Will Travel (the story of Martien van Zuilen) appeared in the US on-line magazine Valley Fiber Life in 2010. The link is no longer available.
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Expressions of interest for classes are always welcome. Contact me to discuss possibilities and details.
My workshop schedule is frequently updated with news of new classes.
I was invited as one of three guest artists to attend the 12th Southern Hemisphere Feltmakers Convergence, Australia
(September 1-6 2013). I shared this honor with Leiko Uchiyama from Japan and Anna Gunnarsdottir from Iceland.
My essay titled (Heart)FELT Mandala: the art of slow work with colour, design and surface decoration appeared in FELT, volume 12, issue 8 (www.artwearpublications.com.au)
My article Felt Making across the Globe appeared in the international Fibre Art magazine Fiber Art Now volume 1, issue 2
The article Have Yurt, Will Travel (the story of Martien van Zuilen) appeared in the US on-line magazine Valley Fiber Life in 2010. The link is no longer available.
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Expressions of interest for classes are always welcome. Contact me to discuss possibilities and details.
My workshop schedule is frequently updated with news of new classes.
Contemporary Felt Work and Hand-dyed Fibres
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Site and Images copyright 2010-2015 Martien van Zuilen