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TROPIC • MADE IN FNQ
In the bag
LOCAL MANUFACTURING
A Far North Queensland artist
is upcycling offcuts from her
paintings and prints to make
unique handbags. Credit: Julie Poulson
Julie Poulson has long been celebrated “The charming imperfections in the
for her abstract, experimental artworks, discarded debris from energetic
which have been exhibited across the Invariably there is printmaking sessions reveal something
country as well as locally. Now, she’s a fuck-it moment in of the heartfelt toil behind a finished
turning what she describes as ‘happy work of art.”
accidents’ in the creative process into the best artworks They also result in bags that are
their own practical masterpieces. Julie Poulson one-of-a-kind wearable artworks not
The crossbody satchels and smaller bags Artist only locally produced, but eco-friendly.
she’s named KimBags, based on her first You can buy them online or at NorthSite
commission, are created using offcuts “These classic offcuts are from different Contemporary Art Gallery, where there is
stitched together with velvet, satin and series of artworks and have come out of a selection on display.
hand-coloured calico. “Over the last 22 storage to be given a new life. I wash all
years I have stored offcuts of paintings the offcuts in vinegar to clean and check MORE: juliepoulsen.com
and printed fabric,” Julie told Tropic. they are tough enough to be a bag.
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