New exhibition threads its way into arts and culture program for 2025
Published on 31 January 2025
A collaboration between a creator of wearable art and large-scale crochet installations and a performance artist presenting a vibrant consideration of rhythmic structures will launch the 2025 exhibition program at Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre when it opens on Friday 7 February.
Threads in Motion will be the first exhibition in the main gallery space for the new year, showcasing Newcastle-based artist Dr Louisa Magrics whose work centres on large-scale crochet installations and wearable art, and Niki Schild, a collaborative multiform artist with a focus on dance.
As well as presenting works made out of crotchet, the exhibition features video of Niki wearing the works in performances. It will run from 8 February to 27 April.
The opening night event will also celebrate the creative submissions Singleton Council received in answer to the question of what a sustainable Singleton looks like to help inform the review of the updated Sustainable Strategy 2025-2029.
The four winning entries will be announced on the night, leading into a special two-week exhibition in Studio 1 until 23 February.
“Threads in Motion presents a whole new concept of looking at textile art as rhythmic structures, as Dr Louisa Magrics focuses on the relationship between crochet and her experience as a drummer,” Council’s Acting Director Organisation and Community Capacity Nicole Lonsdale said.
“We’re very fortunate to have this exhibition in Singleton to showcase the results of a year-long combination of the practices of Dr Magrics and Niki Schild, a collaborative multiform artist with a focus on dance in the context of live music, with a fusion of sculptural crochet and the moving body.
“There’s also a robotic element that will add another dimension to the experience.”
Ms Lonsdale said the exhibition of submissions to the review of Council’s Sustainability Strategy was a special way to demonstrate the community’s commitment to sustainable outcomes.
“We received more than 50 entries which were all extraordinary, and demonstrated that local residents—young and old— are actively identifying and pursuing sustainable practices and are keen to learn and participate in opportunities as they are available.
“We’re really looking forward to another big year for the Arts + Cultural Centre, and these exhibitions are the perfect launch pad for a vibrant year of thought-provoking and interesting exhibitions, as well as celebrating our community.”
Everyone is invited to the official opening of the exhibitions at Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre on Friday 7 February at 6pm. For more information, visit W singletonartsandculturalcentre.com.au
Photograph: Niki Schild. Photographer: Lee Illfield.