Through the Eyes of Children exhibition

Mary Elizabeth Barron has created a series of bobbin lace and needle lace works based on the artwork of her grandchildren, Jack and Aurora Shepherd, between the ages of four and seven.

Children at this age are so free and confident in their drawing. There is no concern whether it is correct or good enough, it just is and they are happy and proud. The drawings are full of joyful, quirky characters. Mary tries to capture the essence of this joy, confidence and freedom in her lace recreations of the drawings.

Meet the Creator drop-in

Step into a world where childhood imagination and traditional craftsmanship come together. Join artist Mary Elizabeth Barron for a relaxed drop-in session and discover how she transforms her grandchildren’s joyful drawings into intricate bobbin and needle lace artworks.

Hear the stories behind the quirky characters, learn about the delicate lace-making techniques used to create the works, and explore how the confidence, creativity and uninhibited freedom of children’s art continue to inspire Mary’s practice. Ask questions, gain insight into her creative process, and see these remarkable artworks through the artist’s eyes.

Friday 23 October, 10 am – 4 pm
Friday 30 October, 10 am – 4 pm
Friday 6 November, 1 pm – 4 pm

The Line & Rail Artspace is open Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.

The Line & Rail Artspace is a Logan City Council, Creative Industries initiative supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.