Dianne Dudfield
Low Tide Exhibition 3-25 July 2010
An exhibition of weaving and fibre art by Dianne Dudfield and pacifica style paintings by Colleen Dewhurst.
Dianne Dudfield
Dianne takes her weaving to a new level in this exhibition turning fibre into functional and beautiful pieces of art. She pushes the boundaries of what her looms can accomplish, creating her art and exquisite fine wraps, scarves and fabric and scrumptious mohair blankets, combining wool, mohair, cotton and silk in a variety of weave
structures.
Her obsession with fibre still engages her imagination constantly. Dianne works from her studio at Pio Shores, Waihi Beach looking across the Pacific Ocean to Tuhua (Mayor) Island.
Poem by Dianne Dudfield for Low Tide exhibition
Sometimes
when you walk the beach
at low tide if
the tide is right
the sun in the right position
the right amount of cloud
you feel like you're walking on the clouds
and occasionally
if everything gels
its magic
walking in heaven
I work in my studio at Pio Shores, Waihi Beach looking across the Pacific Ocean to Tuhua (Mayor) Island and am thrilled by the process of turning fibre into a functional and beautiful piece of art.
I use both an 8 shaft floor loom and a 16 shaft dobby loom creating exquisite fine wraps, shawls, scarves and fabric and scrumptious mohair blankets, combining wool, mohair, cotton and silk in a variety of weave structures. I prefer to work with the finest natural fibres, especially those grown in New Zealand, and often include beads and bright coloured dye work to complement the design. I will add man made fibres for the textural experience and visual excitement to further enhance a unique item.
My weaving has won several awards at Creative Fibre festivals and been represented in some major exhibitions. My weaving brings the subtlety of design and colour blending alive in new explorations of classical designs.
Low Tide Exhibition 3-25 July 2010
