GALLERY 54 members Jo Fife and Jean McArthur have collaborated for a textile and print exhibition at the Penola art precinct.
The Body Beneath exhibition relates to reshaping, concealing and comfort through past fashion, with both artists exploring how for centuries women have sculpted their figures to change the appearance and beauty of their bodies.
Ms Fife has deconstructed then reconstructed body-shaping undergarments, applied hand and machine stitch to the surface of a fabric that holds the memories of the pain and beauty of women.
Ms McArthur has used gloves from another era that may have protected perfectly manicured hands or hidden careworn fingers, broken nails and stains of constant domestic activities.
She has also made prints and embellished with stitches, singlets worn by farm workers.
This exhibition brings together two talented and imaginative artists who examine with a touch of humour what lies beneath.
Visitors to the Penola gallery can view the exhibition until November 30.
Gallery 54 is open Thursday to Sunday between 10am and 3pm.
