by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Natural History Story: Denise Irvine Photos: Nicloa...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fibre art on display The intricate and beautiful artwork of Opotiki artist Fiona Gedson will be on display at the Thames Quintessential New Zealand Art studio until early February. Mrs Gedson is a celebrated artist and has been part of exhibitions in both France and...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
On the creative scene, the Gallery has recently taken in some exciting new work from raranga weaver, Fiona Gedson. Fiona works from a unique mobile straw-bale constructed studio in the Waiotahe Valley, near Opotiki, and produces intricate weavings that are a fusion of...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sven Carlsson Exhibition kick starts restoration drive. “Her exquisite work is known throughout New Zealand and this is a brand new...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Daniella Norling Hot Stuff. If you hurry you can still snap up a Fiona Gedson weaving without taking out a loan from the bank. Creator of the most sublimely delicate weavings, Gedson’s works are fusion of Maori and Pakeha as she takes typical European materials...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Every year the Association “Fils et Metiers†has proposed a theme to contemporary textile artists for a collective exhibition; the theme for 2003 was: Textile and Metal. 72 artists answered the call and offered 80 different creations. Entries came from France but...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rua Kete was eye-catching from a distance but was more beautiful close up because, “you realize you’re looking at Peacock feathers. The use of feathers on tiny woven baskets showed intricacy and detailâ€, said judge, Mrs Hartland who bought the...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Melbourne-based fashion designer, Dr Yvonne Karlsson was impressed with the art and fashion entries at Fibre & Fleece 2000†She echoed the sentiments of fellow judge Jopi Hartland that the overall winning piece, a Maori Art entry, was eye-catching. She also...
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