Textiles and Animation

Available: 7 Dec 2024 – 27 Apr 2025

Unlock the World of Creative Expression with Interlaced: Animation and Textiles – A must-see exhibition for Textile Technology students!

Be amazed as students explore the innovative fusion of animation and textiles in Interlaced: Animation and Textiles. This unique exhibition brings together the tactile, textured world of fabric with the dynamic, ever-changing world of digital animation, creating a visually stunning experience that sparks creativity and imagination.

Key features of the exhibition include:

• Analogue Meets Digital: Watch as traditional textile techniques intersect with cutting-edge digital animation, blending the past and present in exciting new ways.
• Expression & Pattern Making: Discover how artists experiment with visual expression, using both pattern-making and animation to tell stories and evoke emotions.
• Texture & Light: Experience the interplay between the tactile quality of textiles and the ethereal, shifting light of animation, creating a multisensory environment that draws the viewer into its world.

This exhibition offers a wealth of creative inspiration for students to explore different media and approaches, making it a perfect resource for visual arts and textile technology classes. Whether studying pattern-making, animation techniques, or the blending of media, students will gain valuable insights into contemporary art practices.

Add value to your gallery visit and extend your students’ cultural knowledge by touring Lalaga Le Hui Fono. Students can learn about the cultural significance of weaving as a revered practice across the Pacific and explore the intricate designs and stories woven into a huge Tongan ngatu (bark cloth).