Julie Blyfield – Surfacing
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11am to 6pm Wednesday 19 October 2022 to Saturday 12 November 2022
Stanley Street Gallery is thrilled to present ‘Surfacing’ the latest exhibition from renowned South Australian artist Julie Byfield. This series is an extension of the ideas she developed after studying collections of red marine algae specimens stored in the State Herbarium of South Australia. The incredible variety and detail of the specimens captured her imagination and became the genesis for this new body of work.
Julie looks closely and explores the simple shapes, forms, and details of the pressed specimens, simplifying the details to repetitive elements. She is interested in the ‘slow’ crafting process and building technique and skills over an extended period. Working on surface patterns and detail, her pieces are labour intensive and require patience and time to create.
Meet the Artist event | Wed 19 Oct 5 - 7pm