Roy Starke, a celebrated South African fibre artist died unexpectedly last year. A prolific award-winning artist, Roy Starke created exuberant fabric constructions which were painted, stitched, embroidered and embellished. Many of these have appeared in publications and exhibitions around the world. A member of Fibreworks, an active group of 50 South African fibre and textile artists, Starke bequeathed much of his work to the group.
The Fibreworks group is organising exhibitions of Starke’s work, both nationally and internationally. Their aim is to give a wide range of people the opportunity to view and possibly purchase work from this remarkable and celebrated South African artist.
Fibreworks has donated one of Starke’s quilts to KZN Quilters Guild. Entitled Mantis Moon at Hibberdene, it will be auctioned and the money raised will go towards the 2023 National Quilt Festival to be held in KZN. About 40 of Starke’s colourful textile creations will be on exhibition. The guest speaker, Christo Rabie, will give a talk and presentation on Starke’s work. Quilts will be on display from 9am to noon, followed by a talk at 12.30pm. R50 entry fee is payable.
Starke’s work can be viewed at https://www.fibreworksart.com/Starke.html.
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