the hankie project

This project was borne out of the recent sudden death of my father, a handkerchief, some emotive words written by a sibling on his death and the traumatic aftermath of a death processed according to particular societal and cultural mores. Interested artists and Individuals are invited to create an artwork on a handkerchief (any handkerchief not necessarily a man's) based around death/grief/bereavement and return it to me by mid July 2011 for inclusion in a show in Melbourne in August, 2011

Friday, February 11, 2011

Artist Talk - Grafton Regional Gallery Sat 12th feb

Tomorrow barratt galleries director Julie Barratt will give a floortalk of The Hankie Project which opened at Grafton Regional Gallery last week. Julie will give an overview of the project before introducing the works and talking about specific pieces in the exhibition. Thanks again to everyone that contributed to the project.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Second exhibition for the Hanky Project - Grafton regional gallery

The second exhibition for the hankie project will open at grafton regional gallery on the 26th January. There will also be a public program alongside the exhibition and I will post more details as they come to hand. This second exhibition in a major regional gallery is very exciting and I look forward to hearing feedback from anyone who is able t o attend the opening as I am currently in kathmandu.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Amazing interview with Bill Viola. Particularly the japanese death peoms and Viola'a views on death.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Lachrymal Lakes - a book of tears

A new collaborative hanky book work. Design, concept and images by Julie Barratt, text by Virginia Barratt and book binding by Monica Oppen.
Techniques employed in the work include monoprints, typewritten text using an Olivetti typewriter, shellac and hand stamped lettering

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Catalogue at last!!

The catalogue is now available on DVD for $10.00. Thank you so much to Carolyne Lewis for her wonderful work in designing this beautiful catalogue full of lovely photos and stories. A wonderful compilation to keep as a memento of the show. Please email me at the gallery for your copy and I can send it out to you.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Catalogue update

Just checking in to say that the catalogue is getting close to being cpmplete and hopefully will be available o DVD next week. Much bigger task than was frist anticipated but we wanted to do it well so it will be worth the wait!!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Catalogue available on DVD

Designer Carolynne lewis has produced a beautiful catalogue on DVD which will be available next week for $10. Money raised will help with further touring of the exhibition.
To order a copy email me at the gallery on info@barrattgalleries.com.au.