Raveling the World - a science and craft exhibition from the CWA 
Thursday 2 February 2012 - Saturday 17 March 2012
The exhibition Ravelling the World is heading to Maffra
The Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA Vic) and re-science have brought science and craft together in this unique exhibition.
To celebrate the International Year of Forests the CWA Vic are putting together a handcraft exhibition of eucalyptus trees, their leaves, buds, fruits and flowers and microscopic images of plants up-close. We’ve taken iconic eucalyptus trees from 6 Victorian regions and created multiple wall hangings of scientifically accurate depictions of trees, leaves, flowers, bark and seeds. Each person involved in the exhibition has used their own expertise in a handcraft to produce an exhibition which is far greater than the sum of its parts.
Plant molecules – like chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour – have been modelled in 3D splendour; some molecules stretch out over three metres in length. These large installations offer a sneak-peak into the microscopic world of plants and what goes on deep inside the green leaves, proud trunks and thirsty roots.
Ravelling the World is available to tour to regional Victoria.
Next Stops:
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Tues 20th March - Sunday 30th April 2012
Victorian Archives Centre (99 Shiel Street, North Melbourne), 1 May – 29 June 2012
Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 31st July - 30th August 2012
West Gippsland Art Space, 4th - 16th September 2012
You can have a sneak peak at some of the works by clicking on the View Photo page below.
This event is brought to you by re-science and the Country Women's Association as part of the Inspiring Australia initiative.
