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Easton Pearson’s contemporary edgy
glamour, exquisite embroidered and
embellished fabrics and gorgeous colours
will be explored through examples from
the designers’ archive, together with video
footage, look-books and fabric samples.
Based firmly on making clothes for a
subtropical lifestyle, Easton Pearson
has grown into a distinctive, flamboyant label
with worldwide appeal.
EASTON
PEARSON
22 August – 1 November 2009, GoMA
A model wears an Easton Pearson gown at the Rosemount Australian
Fashion Week, 2008. Photograph: Six Photography
‘Paperskin’ will focus on the medium of barkcloth,
a distinctive and visually breathtaking art form that has
been practised across the Pacific region for centuries.
The exhibition will show a range of works, from delicate
patterned textiles to large-scale ornate ceremonial masks.
Innovative interpretive materials and an integrated public
program will demonstrate the persistent influence of this art
form on contemporary Pacific artists.
This exhibition is a collaboration with the Museum of New Zealand,
Te Papa Tongarewa and the Queensland Museum.
PAPERSKiN:
BARKCLOTH ACROSS
THE PACIFIC
31 October 2009 – 14 February 2010, QAG
Stella Upia / Sihae 1 (Sahote clan design of fruit from the tree 1) 2006 / Natural pigments on barkcloth /
Purchased 2007. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery