Jane Canfield's latest works from her Victorian roadtrip in April - to her explorations in painting on hemp!

With the gallery printing the arthouse fabrics on hemp - a sustainable fabric of the future - it made sense for Jane to give it a try. Many of the "Old Masters" were known to paint on hemp - it gives the composition an immediate sense of depth and weight.

Research has shown that many of the canvasses in the past, were infact made of hemp canvas. It does not rot as easily as linen or cotton; and remains flexible for much longer. Hemp does not shrink and stretch from atmospheric moisture as much as linen.

Jane is preparing for her show at "Seaview Gallery" in September 2009 - Victoria.

To view Jane's work in person, call 0412 445 660; or email info@seegergallery.com 

The rugs have recently featured in: Home Beautiful, House & Garden; and the Qantas Inflight magazine. The rugs also featured in New Idea; Perth-based Habitat; and in the Sun Herald.

(Featured fabrics from left to right: "Mangrove" and "Middens" by artist Chris (Wirriimbi-Oak) Edwards; and the Deco Revival range incorporating three designs: "Pods, Stripes and Fantail", by artist Vikki Turton.)

“Arthouse fabrics… living, breathing, natural, artworks" - affording private and commercial clients, architects, designers, decorators, and developers - exclusivity for each project.

The launch ranges are the Indigenous "Julu Wajaar" and "Deco Revival".

The fabrics suit heavy and light upholstery, and all soft-furnishings. The designs derive from original works; and are hand screenprinted by Sydney-based arthouse screenprinter: Steve of Screenhaus."Working with original works of art across a new format; meant I had to work alongside a screenprinter who had artistic and technical integrity."

All the designs are printed on a range of hemps - from commercial canvas blends; to soft drapes. Hemp is a very old textile and lies comfortably with the Seeger Gallery vision of sustainability - from art, through to the environment.

Purchase fabric in stock; or choose the design for print orders over 25 metres.

Seeger Gallery designs custom prints for private and commercial clients - from fashion to decor.

Seeger Gallery designer rugs represented by The Rug Collection are now available nationally...

“This collection of six Indigenous rugs is called “Julu Wajaar” (One Earth) in the Gumbaynggir language. The designs encompass features and stories of Indigenous heritage and culture that move from the coast, through to the desert of Australia. This collection features the work of three artists represented by Seeger Gallery: Chris (Wirriimbi-Oak) Edwards, Fabri Blacklock, and Vincent Forrester. Each rug design is adapted from an original painting; or developed in-conjunction with the artist." Sophie Seeger

100% wool; hand tufted

Each design available in 2 sizes: 160x230cm; 200x290cm

Custom sizing available

For private clients or designers, order direct through the Gallery on info@seegergallery.com or 0412 445 660; for those interested in retailing the rugs or for a stockist near you, contact The Rug Collection direct on Tel: 61 3 8555 0169 or email simon@therugcollection.com.au

Full catalogue attached (3Mb) .....