Description
This artwork is a meditation on hope as a practice that we must hone and action, especially when we are overwhelmed by the world around us or when optimism is nowhere to be found. Every generation believes they will be the ones to witness the end of the world… however the existential threats we face today – the climate crisis, war, the resurgence of fascism and the Doomsday Clock being brought closer than ever to midnight (catastrophe) – means now truly is the time to hope against hope and act.
Materials Made using repurposed cotton, denim, linen, beads, sequins, metallic trim, cotton thread, fabric paint, pompom fringe, cotton, batting
Measurements (mm) H 600 W 10 L 500
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About the Artist
Tal Fitzpatrick (she/her) is an artist and researcher based on the lands of the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh language region. She holds PhD in Visual Art from the Victorian College of the Arts (2018) and is best known for her work in the field of craftivism where she deploys craft as a medium for activism and collaboration. Her works tackle complex social, political and environmental issues, drawing inspiration from her own experiences, and from collective conversations with her community. Tal employs textiles to create intricate wall-hangings, quilts and banners that tackle challenging topics and emotional landscapes. Tal was highly commended in the 2024 Wollumbin Art Award and recently completed a six-month artist residency through the HOTA ArtKeeper program while also participating in the Generate GC development program. Currently, a collection of her textile works is touring nationally in an exhibition presented by the Museum of Australian Democracy.
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