Fibre artist’s work on show

WORK by Roy Starke, a celebrated South African fibre artist who died unexpectedly last year, will be on show at The KZN Quilters Guild’s Open Day on 10 August at Hillcrest Primary School, Emoyeni Road.

A prolific award-winning artist, Starke created exuberant fabric constructions which were painted, stitched, embroidered and embellished. Many of these have appeared in publications and exhibitions around the world.

A member of Fibreworks, an active group of 50 South African fibre and textile artists, Starke bequeathed much of his work to the group.
The Fibreworks group is organising exhibitions of Roy Starke’s work, both nationally and internationally. Their aim is to give a wide range of people the opportunity to view and possibly purchase work from this remarkable and celebrated South African artist.

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Fibreworks has donated one of Starke’s quilts to KZN Quilters Guild. Entitled Mantis Moon at Hibberdene, it will be auctioned and the money raised will go towards the 2023 National Quilt Festival to be held in KZN.
About 40 of Starke’s colourful textile creations will be on exhibition at the open day in Hillcrest. Guest speaker, Christo Rabie, will give a talk and presentation on Starke’s work.

Quilts will be on display from 9am to noon, and the talk will be at 12.30pm. Entrance is R50. Visit: https://kznquiltersguild.co.za/

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