Exploring the interplay of geometric pattern and colour.
In her practice Claire Mooney works with painting, textiles, drawing and site-specific works.
She explores ideas around fragmentation, interference, continuity and disruption through the interplay of geometric pattern & vibrant colour.
Melbourne Affordable Art Fair
Melbourne Affordable Art Fair 2026
27-30 August
Royal Exhibition Building
Nicholson Street, Carlton Victoria
Stand E6
Featured Artworks
Arrow/Cycle/Light is from the series of artworks created for the exhibition Sun Path in 2026.
It is an original abstract acrylic painting on cradled wood panel.
The artwork is framed in a natural wood frame, and has D-rings attached to the back of the frame for hanging.
The painting is 60 × 70 cm. Framed, the work is 93 × 73cm, with a depth of 3cm.
Daybreak 1 is from a series of works created for the exhibition Pattern Evolution in 2024.
It is an original hand-stitched textile artwork created using thread and acrylic ink on canvas.
The artwork is framed in Tasmanian oak frame, and has small d-rings and wire attached to the back of the frame for hanging.
The artwork is 25 × 29.5 cm. Framed, the work is 27 × 31.5 cm, with a depth of 4cm.
Filtered Light (komorebi) is from the series of artworks created for the exhibition Sun Path in 2026.
It is an original textile artwork, made from hand-stitched embroidery thread, fabric dye and acrylic ink on canvas.
The artwork is framed in a natural wood frame, and has small D-rings attached to the back of the frame for hanging.
The textile is 41 × 49.5 cm. Framed, the work is 44 × 53cm, with a depth of 3cm.
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