Interwoven - Public Art Installation
Commissioned by City of Canada Bay Council, Murphy Reserve, Mortlake, August 2022
The City of Canada Bay commissioned Lise to create a public art installation utilising the ball fence in the reserve, exploring the themes of the river, connection and nature, while also considering the culture of first nations people, the modern vibrant community and its industrial heritage.
Interwoven uses the technique of weaving which is defined as, “to weave together threads, strands, branches and roots.” A medium which Lise felt celebrated the above themes. In a nod to the mariners of the past and present, marine ropes are used to weave together colours that are symbolic of the land and waters of Canada Bay, creating woven ripples along the fence line, while sinker knots float from the curtain above. The colours used represent the tones of the surrounding waters, the vibrant community of Canada Bay, and the rich and vibrant ochres from the land of the first inhabitants, the Wangal clan. On the short side of the ball fence, a subtle yet respectful reminder of the land upon which we play, “Wangal Land”, is woven.
exhibitions
Mini Series Art Prize
The Corner Store Gallery, Orange - 25th October - 5th November 2023
A group exhibition of finalists.
Redefining the Basket
Gallery 76, Concord West - 7 Sept - 4 Oct, 2023
A group exhibition of featuring 10 Australian artists and 10 artists from the USA.
Weaving Matters: material and context
Australian Design Centre, Darlinghurst - 30 April - 7 June, 2023
A group exhibition of contemporary Australian weaving, curated by Liz Williamson.
commissions
Love Springs Eternal, City of Canada Bay Council, February 2023
An ephemeral public art installation of woven street upholstery for sidewalk benches at various locations across the council catchment area.
Interwoven, City of Canada Bay Council, August 2022
Large scale public art installation in Murphy Reserve, Mortlake. Marine ropes were in a handwoven installation along the ball fences within the reserve.
awards and prizes
Mini Series Art Prize 2023, The Corner Store Gallery, Orange - finalist.
Sustainable Waste Art Prize 2023, City of Ryde Council - finalist.
Sydney Royal Easter Show 2023 - third place in handwoven homewares class.
Greenway Art Prize 2022, Inner West Council - finalist.
Sustainable Waste Art Prize 2022, City of Ryde Council - finalist.
Environmental Art and Design Prize 2022, Northern Beaches Council - finalist.
Sustainable Waste Art Prize 2021, City of Ryde Council - finalist.
Greenway Art Prize 2021, Inner West Council - finalist.
East Gippsland WRAP Small Art Prize, 2021 - exhibitor.
about lidi gradan studio
lidi gradan is the studio of weaver and artist Lise Hobcroft, on Wangal country in Sydney. Lise uses a variety of hand weaving techniques to craft cloth for domestic textiles, artworks and woven public art commissions. Lise predominantly uses natural fibres and recycled materials in her pieces.
She has a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Sydney College of the Arts and a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of New England.