IOTA24 – Jillian Green | The Upholstered Donkey

Step into the whimsical world of The Upholstered Donkey by Jillian Green, an enchanting exhibition that brings the charm of the home paddock to life.

In 2024 the 2nd Indian Ocean Craft Triennial investigates the multi-various languages codified in contemporary craft. Visit the major international exhibition at six galleries, conference, and over 70 more exhibitions and events across Western Australia.

Step into the world of The Upholstered Donkey, an enchanting exhibition that brings the charm of the home paddock to life. Featuring intricately woven tapestries interlaced with found objects, this installation draws inspiration from the everyday adventures of two delightful miniature donkeys, Joe Green and Frank Davies. Like all equines, the donkey's visual perception is dominated by contrast, light, and dark shapes - elements richly depicted in this exhibition.

Born out of the need to protect her donkeys from harsh weather, Jillian Frances Green began weaving with wool, creating shapes of shelter, rugs, and coats that evolved into a soft geometry of occasionally figurative language. Each piece captures the rustic beauty and playful spirit of rural life, transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary art.