Do the dyed panels hanging on display in the library inspire you to share a few words? Feel free to leave a comment on a post it, create a drawing, write a poem or a short story to share with the library community.

A notice board is set up near the artwork to display your contributions for others to see.

NOTE: if you would like your contribution returned to you leave your contact details on the back

Jacky Cheng. As part her artist residency, Jacky presented the work created from the community Orizome workshops at the Margaret River HEART in May 2022 in the form of a huge blanket. Dyed and stitched together by the community of Margaret River.

This wraps up her stage 1 residency and reveals some thoughts for stage two when Jacky returns in early 2023.

The banners hanging in the library were on display while the Orizome workshops took place and helped to inform participants of what to expect from the technique.

Image: Blanket hanging at Margaret River Heart by Jacky Cheng.

Jacky is keen to learn more from the public. Hopefully people will head over to the HEART to see the entire artwork. She’s included a didactic next to the artwork there for everyone to read. Feel free to leave your comment about the blanket in the comments book provided nearby.

Rural Utopias is a multi-year program of residencies and socially engaged art projects in regional and remote Western Australian communities. The program focuses on the idea of “Rural Utopias” and includes 12 artists from across Australia. This project has been made possible through the generous support of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the RISE: Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative, the Margaret River Makers, Margaret River Print making, Margaret Riverside Accommodation and the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.

Spaced (International Art Space International Art Space Pty. Ltd.) is a leading arts organisation specialising in socially engaged art. Spaced was established in 1998 by a team of farmers and art professionals interested in bringing leading national and international artists into rural and remote communities.

Image details: Orizome workshop banners in the Margaret River Library. Created by Jacky Cheng, May 2022.

Image details: Orizome workshop pieces, May 2022, Jacky Cheng.