The Oceania: Distance and Diversity exhibition explores the interpretations of distance and or diversity. History, exploration, geography, flora and fauna, landforms, water, culture and influences, lifestyles, communications, tourism, environmental issues and more, the theme challenges the boundaries of quilting, encouraging conversation and dialogue about the use of quilting as an art form.
This exhibition comprises of 29 art quilts made by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) Oceania region and will travel to different venues throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Artists include: Julia Arden, Sandra Champion, Alison Charlton, Marilyn Clark, Chris Cranston, Sue Dennis, Marion Emerson, Lois Parish Evans, Pat Forster, Merrilyn George, Julie Haddrick, Judy Hooworth, Susan Lacey, Linden Lancaster, Alison Laurence, Catherine McDonald, Marie Mitchell, Alison Muir, Marilyn Muirhead, Wendy Nutt, Sonya Prchal, Rachel Ratten, Sue Reid, Alison Schwabe, Brenda Gael Smith, Mary-Jane Sneyd, Linda Steele, Mary Transom and Zara Zannettino.