Encounters with Bali - a collector's journey : Indonesian textiles from the collection of Dr. John Yu AC & Dr. George Soutter AM

A handsomely staged exhibition of Indonesian textiles at Mosman Art Gallery (3 May – 13 July 2014) resonates with the public - and for a good reasons. This tactile and luminous show is rich in meanings, revealing and visually gratifying. It was conceived by John Cheeseman, the Gallery Director, and Dr Siobhan Campbell, who curated the exhibition with a considerable depth of knowledge and personal flair.

The alluring examples of the Indonesian fabric are from the collection of Dr John Yu AC and Dr George Soutter AM – outstanding advocates, collectors and connoisseur of Asian art. Their interest and expertise in Indonesian textiles had developed over many years, beginning with a chance encounter. Bali became an essential place for collecting and joyful exploration – the starting point for the ‘collector’s journey’ in gathering fabric, understanding and appreciation.

‘Bali provided a gateway to the rest of Indonesia – as Professor Adrian Vickers points out in the catalogue’s introduction – as a hub of sales of cloth from the eastern islands and because of the rich diversity of Balinese fabric tradition.’

Dr Siobhan Campbell prepared the beautiful catalogue with over a hundred high quality photos. It demonstrates, so well, how the aesthetic appreciation of textiles multiplies with the knowledge.

Softcover

Book condition: Near fine. Minimal wear to covers. Internally clean.

Dust jacket condition: No Jacket as issued.

Authors: Adrian Vickers, John Yu, Siobhan Campbell, George Soutter, Katrina Cashman.

Dimensions: 24 x 29 cm

Print length: 88 Pages

Language: English

Publication date: 2014

Publisher: Mosman Art Gallery

ISBN: ‎ 9780980846645