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ANZEG Virtual Exhibition 2020
Welcome to ANZEG's first Virtual Exhibition, Focus On Stitch. Enjoy
ANZEG Virtual Exhibition viewers choice
The winner of the Viewers' Choice has been decided. Congratulations to Claire North. Her entry, One Fish, Two Fish, has won by popular vote.
Thanks to everyone for voting and supporting the artists.
Thanks to everyone for voting and supporting the artists.
ANZEG Virtual Exhibition Winners.
Congratulations to our prize winners.
ANZEG Virtual Exhibition Sponsors
A big thank you to our very generous sponsors.
ANZEG Virtual Exhibition 2020: Contemporary section
Virtual Focus On Stitch:
Contemporary section
INNOVATION
Contemporary section
INNOVATION
WINNER: RING NECKED VASE BIRD by Dawn Nicholl, Whangarei Guild.
Also awarded the ANZEG Extensions Prize.
320x430x160mm - Front/Back views.
Technique: Surface embroidery in wool and rayon on a pottery vase
Inspiration: Inspired by the shape of the vase; the 'pulsating energy' of colour
Artist’s statement: I have drawing imaginary birds and spotted this vase in an opp shop which looked like a sitting bird. Purchased the vase. Did some drawings. Don't know why opp shops give me ideas. Her she is, a Ring Necked Bird Vase.
320x430x160mm - Front/Back views.
Technique: Surface embroidery in wool and rayon on a pottery vase
Inspiration: Inspired by the shape of the vase; the 'pulsating energy' of colour
Artist’s statement: I have drawing imaginary birds and spotted this vase in an opp shop which looked like a sitting bird. Purchased the vase. Did some drawings. Don't know why opp shops give me ideas. Her she is, a Ring Necked Bird Vase.
WINNER: RING NECKED VASE BIRD by Dawn Nicholl, Whangarei Guild.
View from each side and the bird's face.
As the highest scoring member of Extensions in the contemporary, Dawn is also awarded the ANZEG Extensions Prize.
As the highest scoring member of Extensions in the contemporary, Dawn is also awarded the ANZEG Extensions Prize.
2nd: THE TRAVELLING OPTICIAN'S KIT by Kim Wood, North Shore Guild.
3@220x310mm; 1@220mmsq; 260x100x100x 2260mm long
Technique: Counted and surface embroidery and beading
Inspiration: Inspired by John Jacob Bausch and his wife and their combined passions for perfect vision and beautiful embroidery.
Artist’s statement: "John Jacob Bausch believed all people had a right to good vision. Therefore, he travelled around the state where he lived to provide an opportunity for vision testing to the wider community. John was away from home for months at a time & his wife, Anna, missed him dearly. To fill the lonely days, she stitched the eye charts he used daily, & thought of him with every loving stitch.
Technique: Counted and surface embroidery and beading
Inspiration: Inspired by John Jacob Bausch and his wife and their combined passions for perfect vision and beautiful embroidery.
Artist’s statement: "John Jacob Bausch believed all people had a right to good vision. Therefore, he travelled around the state where he lived to provide an opportunity for vision testing to the wider community. John was away from home for months at a time & his wife, Anna, missed him dearly. To fill the lonely days, she stitched the eye charts he used daily, & thought of him with every loving stitch.