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Rainforest pleats

Rainforest pleats
 1986

Medium
silk (taffeta), metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2014
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (taffeta), metal
Measurements
(a) 141.0 cm (centre back) 53.0 cm (width) irreg. (vest)
(b) 59.0 cm (centre back) 54.0 cm (sleeve) (top)
(c) 131.0 cm (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(d) 64.5 cm (outer circumference) 36.0 × 27.0 cm (turban)
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neck, woven multicolour on white acetate: Linda / Jackson / BUSHCOUTURE / AUSTRALIA
(b) label, centre back neck, woven multicolour on white acetate: Linda / Jackson / BUSHCOUTURE / AUSTRALIA
(c) label, centre back, woven multicolour on white acetate: Linda / Jackson / BUSHCOUTURE / AUSTRALIA
Accession Number
2014.468.a-d
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2014
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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