Lynne Stone
Fibre Artist - Botanical Embroidery
SPECIAL NEWS
Australian Golden Wattle - Acacia pycnantha
Our National Floral Emblem celebrates 21 years since it became official!!
I have completed a commission from the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, a spray of Acacia pycnantha destined for display in the Visitors Centre at the Gardens . It will be launched on 1st September, Wattle Day, as part of a 6 week exhibition celebrating the special place wattle occupies in Australian lives.
I will be giving some "Show and Tell" style talks at the gardens on September 5th and 10th, 10am and 2:30pm .... contact the Gardens for further information and bookings.
The Botanical Bookshop will have cards for sale .... Golden Wattle, of course, but a selection of other popular botanical studies will also be available.
Work on display at Alexandra Arts Co-Operative
Alexandra is a town near Lake Eildon in Victoria, and is the nearest commercial centre to Marysville. I am proud to have some of work on display and for sale at the Alexandra Arts Co-operative, 52 Downy Street Alexandra. The exhibition changes avery month, with innovative and exciting work by local artists.
Bushfire News
I am still a "displaced person" after the fires in Marysville in February. I am grateful to friends and acquaintances who have offered me house-sitting spots over the past months. In the meantime I am working the the members of the Melbourne Branch of the Alternative Technology Association to plan and build 8 new units in the strata development where I lived. I am hoping to start building within the next few months.
For pictures of what was left of my house and bus click here : Marysville Photos
General Information
I try to convey my delight in Australia's native plants by creating realistic models using machine embroidery. I build the three-dimensional pieces from fine wire and organza, heavily machine stitched with white rayon and/or polyester threads. These are then painted with dye and restitched with hand-dyed threads to add veins and special features. The detail of the piece is important - its myriad colours, the emerging flowers and leaves, and marks of insect damage etc. Each new specimen demands new techniques, and each new technique presents new problems and new solutions.
Click on Embroidery to find out more about how the pieces are made
Click on Embroidery Photos to view some examples of my work.
Since 1997 I have travelled Australia in a
converted Toyota Coaster Bus, now a comfortable home on wheels, exploring
the fascinating diversity of the countryside and its flora and fauna.
After 10 happy years of wandering, 2007 saw the addition of a land
base. I intend to spend the Australian Summer in my studio in
Victoria, and head of exploring again as soon as the cooler weather sets
in.
Click on Travels to read about my recent travels
Click on Travel Photos and access some photos of the places I have visited
I have been involved in the traditional music scene for many years. My travels tend to take me from Festival to Festival. I particularly like silly songs. Click Music to find what has recently taken my fancy.
I am a keen cook. If I have recently found a really good recipe, you'll find it by clicking Recipes .
updated 1 August 2009