Trudi has been working, studying, lecturing and teaching in the areas of fibre arts and ceramics for 40 years. Trudi holds a degree in Visual Arts from Curtin University in Western Australia. Her focus has primarily been on research into ancient dye and textile patterning techniques applied in a contemporary manner.

Trudi has a passion for the Australian bush and lives on the highest point on the Darling Range overlooking the Wungong Waters. This habitat has been the inspiration for her latest textile work. Research has been conducted in the North, South, East and West of the State from Wyndam, to Esperance, Kalgoorlie and Cottesloe. Using Western Australian flora and earth types Trudi has been investigating the dye effects on the natural fibres of silk, cotton and wool.

Her work is a combination of dyeing, stitching, collaging and manipulating textile pieces that have been dyed using various techniques including burying cloth in the earth to discover the unique effect the earth itself has on cloth. She has always been fascinated by the detail of nature. Her use of colour ranges from deep sultry tones through to delicate and light hues using designs and techniques that reflect both the primitive and the contemporary.

Her pieces express the mystery and power of the earth in a painterly and sculptural way. We are reminded that ancient processes are active within our current Western Australian ecosystem. Trudi finds it very natural to combine and explore complimentary mediums and philosophies over her career to express her love of life and art.

A range of Trudi's scarves are available at Aspects Gallery Shop.

As part of the 2011 Kings Park Festival Trudi will be conducting an fascinating workshop that showcases the beautiful art of shibori and textile dyeing. Learn the techniques used to change the colour of dyes, the effect of minerals on creating colours and how to form unique patterns on wool and silk materials. Bookings essential and open now. Read more...