Pōneke Clouds - Cushion

Cushions by Shane Morris

Dimensions: 420 x 420mm

Exhibition Statement - Derived From Nature

Colour, texture and pattern derived from nature form the visual cues inspiring my organic design.

With imagination and consideration these elements are realised, re-imagined and translated into mixed media art, then printed onto natural fabrics. Drawn to a muted, earthy palette, my work sits comfortably in modern interiors, the finished pieces blurring the line between art and function.

About the Artist

Shane is a textile and visual artist based in the vibrant city of Te Whanganui-ā-tara / Wellington, Aotearoa / New Zealand. Her passion for design and architecture and lifelong love affair with textiles converge in uniquely designed items for interiors.

Two different collections of work sit under the umbrella of Deep Green INC : Textures of Aotearoa and Textile.Exile.

For the last 22 years Shane has created display cushions, table runners and wall hangings, bringing together materials that evoke pride in our unique place in the world. Textures of Aotearoa incorporates organic elements such as feathers, pāua shell and woven matting to create a work that celebrates the diversity of Aotearoa.

A new range, Pā o te Hā ,has been designed in collaboration with her daughter Ariana (Ngāti Toarangatira, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāpuhi).

Textile.Exile is an exploration of the processes and techniques of printing Shane’s original abstract artworks onto fabric. With an eye for proportion, balance, colour and texture, Shane crafts high-quality soft furnishings that enhance interiors and stand apart from things widely available commercially.