Lifestyle groups with Chontelle Gilles

Whispering Vines 2023

Yarn, beads, and bells

Various dimensions

Not for sale

About the Work

Whispering Vines is a creative collaboration between Townsville lifestyle groups, Townsville City Galleries and local artist Chontelle Gillies.

Participants from Bolton Clark Rowes Bay, Brooklea Lifestyle Village, Carlyle Gardens Townsville, Oak Tree Retirement Village, and Fibres & Fabrics Townsville created individual artworks in a series of workshops that culminated in this collaborative community artwork. Knitting, crocheting, sewing, beading, macrame and weaving were techniques use to make these beautiful textile tree vines.

About the Artist

Chontelle Gillies is a local fibre artist, teacher and small business owner. Chontelle has been imparting her love of the fibre arts around Queensland for almost six years. Through her business, she offers patterns, DIY kits and fibre supplies for beginners all the way through to the avid crafter.