Textiles X Art

Textiles X Art Ramona Barry is a writer and curator specializing in craft and design, based in Naarm/Melbourne. She has written catalogue essays and articles, curated exhibitions, and taught over 200 craft workshops focusing on textile techniques. Ramona has also designed public programs and large-scale craft events. Her current practice includes artist residencies and community-based projects, as well as her own fine art and creative writing.

Beck Jobson is a textile artist, writer, and curator also based in Naarm/Melbourne. Specializing in woven textiles, Beck develops creative projects, residencies, and collaborative partnerships for artists. Her recent works critique labor, utility, and aesthetic value systems using slow handcraft techniques and salvaged materials. Beck currently serves as Head of Studio at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.