Saltwater Gallery is pleased to present Australia Wide Nine a touring exhibition showcasing the textile artwork of Ozquilt Network members from across Australia and overseas.

The exhibition features 35 works, each 40x40cm, chosen by a panel made up of artists Bernardine Hine and Edwina Cherry and curator Jacquie Nichols Reeves.The exhibition demonstrates the scope and variety of stitched and layered textiles.

Materials used range from cotton and silk to paper and cardboard and even shoelaces!

Techniques include hand and machine stitching, digital printing, needle felting, gelatine printing, plant dyeing, collage and painting. The works address many different themes with diverse interpretations and styles.