Her installation, Blue Jean Sisters focused on the exploitation of human labour and environmentally destructive practices of today's fast fashion industry.
In creating her installation work, Belinda organised a series of sewing circle workshops across the region, including at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and the Gallery DownTown, resulting in 1650 denim dolls being made from upcycled jeans.
Belinda has re-visited this project in her latest exhibition, After Blue Jean Sisters, which continues on these themes. The exhibition is on display at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre until Sunday 2 May 2021.
After Blue Jean Sisters is installed alongside a series of new denim-based works. These works use the by-products generated from making the upcycled dolls, from the macro down to the micro, including the stitching on the denim.
On Friday 16 April, 5.30-7pm, join Belinda in conversation with Linda Phillips, Curator and Designer of the Brisbane gallery, Adderton: house & heart of mercy - where A Fierce Hope was staged - and gain insights into Belinda's exhibition After Blue Jean Sisters.
Places are limited and bookings are essential by visiting: http://bluejeansisterssunsetsession.eventbrite.com.au/
Belinda will host a free Blue Jean Sisters Stitching Session on the final day of the exhibition, Sunday 2 May from 12-4pm. Drop in and bring your spare threads and cherished fabric scraps for an afternoon of sewing and shared stories.
Participants can select a doll from Belinda's installation and add embellishments. The decorated dolls will then be donated to Belinda's nominated charity.
