Shirley's background is as an Art/Textiles secondary teacher. She grew up on a farm in the Western District and her love of nature, landscape and history, in particular respect for those who fought for our country, is evident in her work.
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\nShirley paints with stitches using free motion machine embroidery as well as 'Confetti' quilting, with tiny pieces of fabric, representative of Impressionist painting. She also uses the machine as a drawing tool, to create geometric buildings combining stitch with paint in mixed media work. Shirley's work has been presented in several newspapers and also the Textiles magazine.
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\nExhibitions: SWAC - Austin Health, Barwon Water Catchment Exhibition - COPACC, 45 Downstairs Gallery Melbourne - As part of Anna Taylor's exhibition 'Home Sweet Home', Art Is - Book Exhibition, Wangaratta Stitched Up Textile Festival, Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery, Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne
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