Joyleene Abrey
Interwoven - Coral (2025)
Cotton thread embroidered into 425gsm paper
30x30 cm (framed to 50x50 cm)

“In my current area of practice, called Interwoven, I make complex patterns from a number of interconnected elements in which I explore shape, dimension, colour and texture. The technique invites the viewer to explore how the lines look to be actually weaving in and out of the each other which is formed as part of the intricate design process.

This piece, called Interwoven – Coral, is the first in a series where colour is the primary focus. One main thread colour was selected and a secondary very similar was then used to explore variation in value.”

Joyleene Abrey is an emerging multidisciplinary artist practicing from her home studio with a view of the mountains in Lutrawita (Tasmania) Australia and a whippet or two at her feet.

Exploring culture, geometry, nature and words, art for Joyleene is a tool of continuous learning to explore the intersect between order and whimsy or manmade and organic structures with a desire to learn more about the world around her.

There are two sides to Joyleene’s art, the first is highly structured and involves extensive planning for the intricate and exact detail required to achieve accurate two dimensional complex patterns for the viewer to get lost in. These are executed using cotton thread sewn into heavy paper. The other side to the art practice is not at all structured, often inspired by words, nature, colours, textures and patterns, this results in three dimensional pieces that incorporate found or repurposed objects interwoven into fibre creations.

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