Mark Crocker, ‘Steve Capelin and Andrea Lynch’ (detail), 2012. Gelatin silver print, 76 x 91 cm. Photo: courtesy of the artist.

Portraits of a Tea Cosy

Portraits of a Tea Cosy is a culmination of a two year journey initiated by yarn artist Loani Prior, aka Queen of Tea Cosies, and professional photographer Mark Crocker. 

About the exhibition

The pair developed a rationale to use the tea cosy as a catalyst for dialogue on the joy of owning something handmade and family tradition. It was hoped that the project would reveal stories of family, tradition and the immeasurable consequence of making and passing on hand made objects. The outcome far exceeded their expectations as it turned out that the humble tea cosy was a vessel that evoked nostalgic memories and deep familial love.

The project objective was also to actively engage both regional and urban communities so Loani and Mark took to the road and travelled to Warwick, Miles, Hervey Bay and Brisbane in Queensland, Mittagong in NSW and Melbourne to meet with everyday folks with a story to share. These gatherings provided the core material that has been used to create this wonderfully engaging exhibition.


Artists

Loani Prior, Mark Crocker.


Tour dates

5 July12 August 2013
29 September17 November 2013
27 November 20134 January 2014
Territory Craft, Katherine, NT
20 January25 February 2014
5 September16 October 2014
23 December 201426 January 2015

Acknowledgements

Warwick Art Gallery logo
Museums & Galleries Queensland logo
Australia Council for the Arts logo
Australian Government Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy logo
Queensland Government logo

Portraits of a Tea Cosy was organised by Warwick Art Gallery and toured by Museums & Galleries Queensland. The project was supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments and by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. It has also been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

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