Isabel Foster Retrospect - The Challenge of Colour

The Challenge of Colour exhibition runs at Burrinja Gallery in Upwey from 14 December 2013 to 16 March 2014.

I was delighted to accept an invitation to the official opening of Isabel Foster's retrospective exhibition at Burrinja Gallery on 14 December 2013.

Neil McLeod © Barbara Oehring 2013

The exhibition was opened by long-time supporter Neil McLeod of Neil McLeod Fine Arts Studio and Burrinja exhibition curator JD Mittmann.

Isabel Foster has a passion for colour. Over her 45 year career she has created a body of work which shows her lifetime's devotion to needle and thread. Her textiles are bright, bold and bizarre.


The exhibition features embroideries, weavings, tapestries, patchworks and 'crazy' knitting.

 

© Barbara Oehring 2013

© Barbara Oehring 2013

© Barbara Oehring 2013

© Barbara Oehring 2013

The 92-year-old artist is interviewed by Tim Smith and Burrinja's Melanie Berry.

© Barbara Oehring 2013

The exuberant Isabel Foster.

 

Isabel Foster © Barbara Oehring 2013

Isabel Foster Retrospect - The Challenge of Colour

14 December 2013 – 16 March 2014

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Burrinja Gallery

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Upwey VIC 3158
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