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08 November 2010
FUSE ignites the careers of future textile designers
Exhibitions don't burn brighter than RMIT University's graduate exhibition FUSE, presented by students from the Diploma of Textile, Design and Development this month at Brunswick's Counihan Gallery.
Mayor of Moreland, Cr Stella Kariofyllidis, and RMIT Program Coordinator, Pat Jones, will officially open FUSE on Thursday, 25 November.
The exhibition is one of about 50 shows taking over galleries and venues across Melbourne over coming weeks, as part of RMIT's 2010 Art and Design Exhibitions.
Lucy Adam, textiles teacher, said FUSE would explore a diverse and creative approach to textile design and making, showcasing the graduates' design works in weaving, machine knitting, screen printing and tapestry.
"RMIT's Textile Design and Development diploma allows students to experiment with new technology, materials and processes," Ms Adam said.
"The graduating artists present their personal stories through textile design. These designs come to life through fibre, fabric, colour and a variety of manipulation techniques."
Graduating student Andrea Kominos, of Elwood, said the exhibition gave her a chance to express truly personal views of the world we live in.
"In my work, I explored the conflict and contrast between my Colombian heritage and my Australian reality," she said.
Diploma of Textile, Design and Development students gain a strong understanding of contemporary and traditional textile design, developing the technical skills needed to produce a range of quality textile products. The Diploma is offered by the School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT's Brunswick campus.
FUSE opens to the public on Friday, 26 November, and runs until Sunday, 19 December.
Textile designs by Andrea Kominos.
Media note: Images of student works are available on request.
Information for Listings
What: FUSE - RMIT Diploma of Textile Design and Development Graduate Show
When: Friday, 26 November to Wednesday, 19 December
Where: Counihan Gallery, 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm, Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Website
For interviews: RMIT University’s Lucy Adam, (03) 9925 9421 or lucy.adam@rmit.edu.au
For media enquiries: RMIT University Communications, Gosia Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.
