General News
13 September, 2024
Gallery weaves new display
Art lovers will have the chance to meet local artist Flossie Peitsch at the opening of her latest exhibition at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery (CGAG) at 2 pm this Saturday, September 14.
‘Fearless’ is a collection of more than 50 tapestries and weavings created while Ms Peitsch worked in remote Indigenous communities throughout Australia.
With themes such as Babysteps, Desert Light, Reprise, and Resolve, the work represents the artist’s emotions and insights as she lived in the outback.
The Canadian-born artist has worked in a variety of mediums throughout the years reflecting different aspects of Australia’s culture and way of life.
As well as traditional drawing and painting, Ms Peitsch has created performance and installation art, often involving local community participation.
This latest exhibition is a celebration of women’s traditional craft work, incorporating skills passed down through generations.
Ms Peitsch will discuss how her work represents issues such as gender, ageism and spirituality.
As the exhibition notes state: “Fearless addresses the struggle, transformation and ultimately the calm of lives lived to the full — weaving together the ordinary and extraordinary experiences of our contemporary social lives.”
According to Ms Peitsch — who is showcasing her work for the second time at CGAG — the opportunity to exhibit her craft in a local space as a resident herself is fantastic.
“I’m really excited,” she said.
“I’ve done so many exhibitions and have a number of highlights under my belt already but this is better than all of that [combined].
“What’s better than being appreciated in your own hometown and I hope the community comes out in support because we don’t know a lot of people here — I would appreciate seeing friendly faces.”
Gallery director Helen Kaptein said she was thrilled the gallery will display the work of such a noted Maryborough artist and encourages locals to take the opportunity to view her work.
“Fearless consists of 11 series of work comprising a total of 54 individual, brightly coloured tapestries,” Ms Kaptein said.
“Central Goldfields Art Gallery and the broader region has a strong tradition of textile-based art and this exhibition by Ms Peitsch reflects this continuing tradition.”