Intercept
Birgitta Helmersson and Minna Loft, Intercept, 2017, linen, thread, variable dimensions.
Photo: Elizabeth Yong |
Map reference number: 25
Birgitta Helmersson Studio/Shop
77 Johnston St, Collingwood 26 August – 2 September
Wed–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 12–3pm Workshop: Sun 27 August, 12-3pm
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/intercept-cloth-jewellery-worksop- tickets-35952294280 Artist/s: Minna Loft & Birgitta Helmersson
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Having come together due to a shared passion for textiles, Minna Loft and Birgitta Helmersson have engaged in a practical conversation exploring the different processes of their individual creative pursuits to create a body of work. While Birgitta’s extensive knowledge of textiles stems from a background of pattern making and garment construction her passion lies with print and textile manipulation. Minna has a craft based approach using textiles as a basis for many of her jewellery works, with an interest in traditional crafts. Having discovered their similar interest in re-purposing materials and garments, this body of work explores the intersection between clothing and jewellery. As part of this showcase they are offering a workshop on Sunday 27 August, 12-3pm. After sharing and reflecting on the pairs own creative processes and skills, participants will be invited to respond by re-purposing their own item of clothing into jewellery.
a.-e. Birgitta Helmersson and Minna Loft, Intercept, 2017, linen and thread, dimensions variable, Elizabeth Yong
About the Artist
Birgitta Helmersson has over 10 years experience working in the creative industries as a maker, artist and designer. She has worked for many local designer's and businesses including Obus, Kloke, The Victorian Opera and Isaac Lummis. Birgitta now runs her own clothing and accessories label and also collaborates with other artists and designers on projects.
Minna Loft is often collaborating and learning skills from women of diverse cultural backgrounds, utilising skill sharing as a way to preserve cultural heritage and explore themes of identity and belonging. In her practice the creative process becomes a platform for communication to find a commonality between makers, while exploring the boundaries of often re-purposed materials.
Birgitta Helmersson has over 10 years experience working in the creative industries as a maker, artist and designer. She has worked for many local designer's and businesses including Obus, Kloke, The Victorian Opera and Isaac Lummis. Birgitta now runs her own clothing and accessories label and also collaborates with other artists and designers on projects.
Minna Loft is often collaborating and learning skills from women of diverse cultural backgrounds, utilising skill sharing as a way to preserve cultural heritage and explore themes of identity and belonging. In her practice the creative process becomes a platform for communication to find a commonality between makers, while exploring the boundaries of often re-purposed materials.
