Working with textiles to process and transform intergenerational experiences, Paula’s work explores the intersections between her Bantu, Spanish, Portuguese and Indigenous South American ancestral heritage.
In ‘Kuna/Womxn’, she finds herself reflecting on the various roles womxn (or women) embody within family and the community as carers, nurturers, defenders, advocates and role-models.
“I started life as a painter but my practice has evolved after studying textiles at university where I became interested in the stories told through fabric and yarn,” she said.
“In this exhibition, all the works are displayed as wall hangings and sit somewhere between 2D and 3D.
“My works are contemporary and hybrid; I have created them using crotchet and they are beaded and embellished.
“I’m hoping it creates an opportunity for people to see something different and engage with textiles and fibre in a new way.”
Residents are invited to Paula’s artist talk on Saturday, March 27, 10am-4pm, which will follow her second workshop on offer.
During the first workshop, participants explored the textile and fibre medium with many of the results on display in the community space next to the exhibition.
“I want to open up the dialogue with others and see where it leads,” she said.
Tickets: eventbrite.com.au.
