Sydney Quilt Show 2019: Special Exhibitor Brenda Gael Smith

Join special exhibitor Brenda Gael Smith at the Sydney Quilt Show 2019 (19-23 June) for her artist floor talk, daily at 11am where she shares a selection of her artwork including her 2018 Monthly Art Project - Taking Shape: Cues from Nature.

You will also find Brenda working on a project in the QuiltNSW Activity Centre from 1-3pm on Friday 21 June  and Sunday 23 June. Do stop by and say hello!

Brenda Gael Smith, Copacabana, NSW

Artist, teacher, curator, author, judge, mentor

Brenda Gael Smith creates textile paintings and sketches made from a rich palette of her hand-dyed fabrics complemented by extensive, textural stitching. Much of her work is inspired by the colour and patterns of the natural world. Using a process of abstraction, she captures the essence of her subjects in simplified form. Working improvisationally, she refines line, shape, colour and texture to evoke a sense of place, express an idea, highlight an issue or elicit an emotional response.

Daily walks are a creative habit integral to Brenda's studio practice. By closely observing her surroundings, and taking hundreds of photos, she has a bountiful inspiration bank that informs her work. From the dye pot, to the design wall, to the sewing machine, she also embraces the serendipity factor.

Follow Brenda at:

• Website: www.brendagaelsmith.com
• Instagram: @brendagaelsmith
• Facebook: Serendipity Patchwork &Quilting