Koskela

Collection: Regina Wilson

We are so thrilled to present, to coincide with the exhibition at Michael Reid at Elizabeth Bay, this range of stunning new fabric designs by Regina Wilson.   The fabric design is based on Regina Wilson‘s intricate linear designs, with the original large scale paintings being exhibited both in our Potts Point showroom and Michael Reid Gallery.

This new partnership is a direct result from our previous collaboration with the Elcho Island artists, see here.   The success of this project prompted Wilson to agree to the development and production of textiles based on her paintings.

“I saw those lights from Elcho Island, and they were really good. Sasha from Koskela asked us if we wanted to do fabric design. My paintings would make good fabric design. For the Ngan’gikurunggurr durrmu means designs – designs that can be anywhere. We used to do drawing on the ground. We do them on the body too.”

- Regina Wilson

The Peppimenarti community in the Northern Territory, co-founded by Wilson has a strong and vibrant weaving tradition and Wilson was instrumental in the practice of abstracting the woven form onto canvas.

Wilson has created three specific designs, wargardi (dilly bag), syaw (fish net), ngan’gi (message sticks) that were developed into a dynamic, contemporary line printed on linen and silks.  The fabric has been produced into a beautiful collection of textiles including cushions and throws, which are now available exclusively through Koskela.

photographer: Andrew Cowen
styling: Koskela