PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD $1500
Cherry, Lorenz (AUS) Daisy
ABOUT THE work
Daisy celebrates the joyful elegance of this humble flower, employing traditional textile techniques to evoke the timeless glamour of vintage couture fashion.
“Raised in a traditional European household where my culture and practical skills were revered, I cultivated a profound appreciation for my culture, self-sufficiency and traditional crafts that serve as the driving force in my art practice. I like to uncover the magic in the unwanted, the unfashionable, and the unconventional— each object holds stories from the past that are waiting to be re-invented.
It is this nostalgic pull of the past that propels my art. Through the mediums of 3D works, installation art, ceramics, and textiles, I weave together personal memories, social commentary, and a love of craftsmanship.”
The yarn for Daisy was spun from crepe paper using a drill.
The making of the yarn and crocheting of flowers has created a fabric-like effect.
The gemstones have been made from soaked crepe paper, blended to pulp, drained, mixed with PVA glue and placed into moulds to dry.
MATERIALS
Paper (crepe paper, paper, cardboard).
Non paper: Muslin, waxed cotton thread.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lorenz Cherry supports sustainable creativity in all its forms.
She is based in southern Tasmania. Over the past few years she has devoted herself to a full-time creative practice.
Her aspiration is for her art to serve as a catalyst for conversations, stirring emotions, and fostering memories. Within the intersection of tradition and modernity lies the essence of our shared humanity, and it is through the timeless practice of storytelling, that we forge meaningful connections and deepen our understanding of one another.