Another scarf finished – “Remedy for the blues”.

I mostly like naming my work even though it seems esoteric at times and sometimes I just feel it’s pointless. But as with any art – there is a time of creation that does have meaning to the maker and it’s worthwhile to record it, even if it’s for me alone.

With this work I’ve been thinking about how restorative and totally fulfilling art and weave is. Its practice, and its wearable or useful function gives delight in every part of its journey into creation. A true remedy in every way for the blues.

Last week I attended an exhibition at the Manning Regional Art Gallery from the Red Gate Gallery in Beijing. Sadly, for me, the exhibition didn’t contain any of the innovative Contemporary Chinese Art in textile form like I saw at the White Rabbit Gallery in Sydney but nevertheless I really enjoyed the works in the exhibition.
One of the senior artists in the exhibition, Wang Yuping, had the most refreshing artist statement ever. “I enjoy collecting typewriters, this is my favourite one.”

No artist writes “I liked the colours appearing” or “I felt like making it” – I wish artist statements had more capacity to be honest and simple like that. I think what we don’t say leaves more to build on than the waffle we’re invited to write up. Maybe I’m wrong….maybe I shouldn’t have titled my new scarf and tried to explain it. Maybe everyone out there can see what they like and why for themselves.