When considering contemporary textile practice in Australia, Liz Williamson’s name is top of that list. Deeply celebrated, the news of her death over the weekend has come as a shock to the visual arts, craft and design sectors.
Liz Williamson (1949-2024) was a Sydney-based weaver, and yet her career had an international impact – especially in India where the medium is celebrated. She established her studio in 1985 in the Inner West – surrounded by looms and collected textiles and yarns, and a large garden surrounding her creative haven. From there she designed hand-woven textiles for industry and wearable textiles, just as much as creating conceptually rigorous works for major exhibitions.
