York to Host IOTA24 Textile Artist Louise Wells

The Residency Museum and Pantechnica Gallery are delighted to present the "Visible Traces" exhibition by Louise Wells, an IOTA24 Textile Artist.

The Indian Ocean Triennial Australia (IOTA) is a not-for-profit arts organization based in Perth, Western Australia. It hosts the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial every three years, featuring a major international exhibition, conference, and a large satellite festival showcasing local and international artists.

Thanks to funding from the Shire of York, Louise Wells has created contemporary site-specific works based on her extensive research at the Residency Museum and exploration of York. Her work utilizes textile techniques traditionally associated with women, offering a unique and insightful perspective on the town's history and culture.

Exhibition Details:

  • Visible Traces:
    • Locations:
      • Pantechnica Gallery (104 Avon Terrace, York)
        • Dates: 23 August - 1 September
        • Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM daily
      • York Residency Museum
        • Dates:
          • 23 August - 1 September (11 AM - 3 PM daily)
          • 6 September - 31 October (Friday - Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM)
    • Opening Event:
      • Date: Saturday, 24 August
      • Time: 2 PM
      • No need to RSVP

#RoadtoYorkWA Community Stitch Project:

  • Alongside the "Visible Traces" exhibition, the #RoadtoYorkWA project will be displayed, featuring over 70 small artworks created by community participants. These pieces reflect their personal interpretations and experiences of York and traveling to the area.

Join us to celebrate and explore these beautiful textile artworks that weave together the stories and heritage of York.

For more information, please contact Museum Curator Annie at museum@york.wa.gov.au or call 08 9641 0530.

Find out more about Louise here

https://louisewells.com/portfolio/

Image source: Josh Wells Photography 

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Holy Trinity Church, c1970 Oil on Canvas

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Andrea Flint is our invited artist and creative mentor on site for the day. Andrea will tell us about her journey in art so far. She will be available to paint and draw on site with the group and to assist others as requested. Join us to learn from Andrea’s artistic experiences and technique, and to expand your own.
















Portrait of Mrs Payne, c1837 Oil on Canvas

1 to 1.30pm Guided tour and talk by museum curator Annie Q. Medley of local artworks in the museum collection.

Art assists us to understand and document our experiences and our view of the world. In historical museums, these shared visual stories, play an important role in capturing evidence of past places, events and people. Join our curator Annie Q. Medley as she discusses works from the collection and the stories they reveal about the historic town of York.