Yueyun Chen
Yueyun Chen — 'The Rose' Necklace, 2024
Inspired by 1920s European women’s fashion, the designs prioritise freedom of movement and adaptability for various occasions. Floral patterns are created using the Devoré technique on chambray fabric, while the crochet work explores innovative possibilities by incorporating the Chinese Bao Xiang floral motif into Irish crochet.
By transforming flat patterns into sculptural forms, the collection reimagines traditional crochet within a contemporary fashion context.
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Chen’s designs also emphasise adaptability and versatility, creating garments that seamlessly transition between occasions. Each piece is a unique interpretation of beauty, reflecting moments of discovery and surprise.
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Main Gallery
February 1 - March 8 2025
Fresh! celebrates the next wave of Victorian graduates in contemporary craft and design.
Presented annually since 1993, Fresh! showcases the energy, skill and innovation of some of the best graduating students from craft, design and fine art disciplines. Fresh! provides an important opportunity for graduates beginning their career as makers. The exhibition fosters the potential of graduating students and provides an insight into new directions of contemporary craft.
Fresh! 2025 will mark the 32nd iteration of this annual program and exhibition.
Finalists -
Yueyun Chen
Lucinda Johnson-Cornes (Pitjantjatjara)
Afra Kullu
Qianxun Li
Dee Robinson
Indigo Stuart
Lachlan Vasic
Material: crochet
Dimensions: variable
Please note when purchasing, exhibition works are to be collected when exhibition closes.