Nina Dang

Artist Statement

I am a tapestry weaver on the Gold Coast, reflecting my surroundings with traditional techniques and contemporary themes. I sustainably dye and spin local fibres into yarn and weave them into my creations. Natural dyes fascinate me for their magic when using unexpected ingredients. Each piece responds to the world around me, capturing moments of change and sustainability. Through my tapestries' textures and colours, I aim to connect viewers with the natural world and pressing issues of our time.

For Shades of Paradise, I used dyes from fallen leaves, flowers, vegetable and fruit peels, seeds, and garden pruning’s. All materials transitioned from my dyepot to the compost. I wove this tapestry on a loom made from fallen eucalyptus branches in a local park.