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Carolyn Menzies

Sculpture + Drawing + Installation

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Op Shop Archaeology

Project type

Solo Exhibition

Date

16 March - 6 April 2025

Location

Yarra Sculpture Gallery, Melbourne

Transforming discarded needlework tapestries and blankets from the 1970s and '80s to explore shifting ideals of security and belonging - reworking these materials into fragile structures that disrupt nostalgic landscapes, uncover hidden histories, and create moments of refuge.

Installation view of two reworked tapestries hung on wood structure

Installation view of two reworked tapestries hung on wood structure

Squares of blanket outlined in wool sewn onto the reverse of a print tapestry

Squares of blanket outlined in wool sewn onto the reverse of a print tapestry

Squares of blanket outlined in wool sewn onto the reverse of a print tapestry

Squares of blanket outlined in wool sewn onto the reverse of a print tapestry

Sewn blanket structure over two gold frames on acoustic board.

Sewn blanket structure over two gold frames on acoustic board.

Sewn blanket structure over two gold frames on acoustic board.

Sewn blanket structure over two gold frames on acoustic board.

Re:Frame, 2025

Re:Frame, 2025

18 framed drawings on felt and paper

18 framed drawings on felt and paper

Series of textile drawings, printed tapestry canvas and yarn on plywood board with printed tapestry canvas hung above

Series of textile drawings, printed tapestry canvas and yarn on plywood board with printed tapestry canvas hung above

Sewn blanket over tapestry cavas structure with inserts of needlepoint tapestry hanging from wall

Sewn blanket over tapestry cavas structure with inserts of needlepoint tapestry hanging from wall

Sewn blanket over tapestry cavas structure with inserts of needlepoint tapestry hanging from wall

Sewn blanket over tapestry cavas structure with inserts of needlepoint tapestry hanging from wall

Yellow sewn blanket with applique woollen thread over tapestry cavas structure hanging from wall beside printed tapestry canvas

Yellow sewn blanket with applique woollen thread over tapestry cavas structure hanging from wall beside printed tapestry canvas

Installation view of Re:Verse and Dis:Order

Installation view of Re:Verse and Dis:Order

Dis_Order, 2025

Dis_Order, 2025

Artist sitting in front of artwork in blanket coat

Artist sitting in front of artwork in blanket coat

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