Welcome to Issue 21 of Fabric Quarterly.
This issue is packed with hours of absorbing reading
We have an exclusive interview with artist Stormie Mills, discussing his exhibition titled “Once Upon a Sometimes” at the FORM Gallery. This show featured the unique and evocative work of Mills, who is known for his distinctive urban art style through character-driven artworks. His pieces often explore themes of isolation, hope, and the human condition, blending elements of street art with a more introspective narrative. The interview and art delves into his personal struggle with the “black dog”
The olive oil industry in Western Australia is a rapidly growing sector within the state’s agricultural and gourmet food scene. We take a first-hand look from the perspective of a local grower. Western Australia’s climate, particularly in regions like the Swan Valley, Margaret River, and parts of the Great Southern, is ideal for olive cultivation, with Mediterranean-like conditions that support high-quality olive production.
We review the exhibition by Sandra Black, a Western Australian potter of international acclaim, at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Sandra is renowned for her delicate and intricate porcelain pieces, often characterized by detailed pierced and carved patterns. Her work blends traditional pottery techniques with contemporary artistic expressions, creating vessels that are both functional and sculptural.
There’s a review of the WA Museum’s exhibition titled “Spinifex People: Art and Stories from Pila Nguru” which focuses on the rich cultural heritage and artistry of the Pila Nguru or Spinifex people, an Indigenous community from the Great Victoria Desert region in Western Australia.
And of course we update what’s new in Design News and a focus on eating local in Western Australia.
This issue promises much more content on local arts, culture, and the design industry.
This being the last issue before Christmas and New Year we take this opportunity of thanking all of the Fabric family – contributors, advertisers, readers for continuing to make the magazine a delight to bring to life.