International Art Textile Biennale 2025

January 24, 2025 By leeleibrandt

I’m very pleased to be one of the artists included in the International Art Textile Biennale 2025!

It was a complete shock when the news came through late last year. But how exciting to know that my largest tapestry to date, Heady Scents, will be exhibited throughout regional Australia, alongside the work of so many talented artists!

Eucalyptus leaves in shades of green and yellow feature in front of blackened tree shapes. Three blossoms in pink and red are toward the top of the tapestry.

The works in IATB25 will explore unexpected relationships between textile and other artistic disciplines. By the looks of the Artist Directory, it’s going to be a wonderful show and I’m hoping to get along to one of the galleries to see it for myself!

The exhibition opens 31 January 2025 at East Gippsland Art Gallery, on show until 22 March 2025.

IATB25 will then embark on a regional gallery tour until September 2026. Complete exhibition dates are below and taken from the Fibre Arts Australia website:

Fiona, AUSTRALIAMemories of an Island Home

When I asked Lee to commission a piece for me detailing my favourite view of my island home in New Zealand, I was not disappointed. From the very beginning, Lee was responsive and provided excellent customer service. She took such care in selecting the colour palette, I really felt that she was honouring my childhood memories and treating them with love, care and respect – it meant a lot to me. She kept me informed of her progress every step of the way and gave me choices about how the final piece would look and feel. When it came to framing the piece, little extra touches such as using wood from Tasmania because she knew I used to live there, was really touching. All of these personal gestures added up to the most valuable sentimental piece that I absolutely adore. The piece itself is professionally executed with such precision, featuring a melody of colours and textures that stand out and complement each other all at the same time. Pricing is fair, reflecting the time and effort that goes in to the final piece. I would highly recommend Lee if you have a treasured memory you want depicted in to something tangible, or just want a high quality, unique, eclectic, and naturalistic memento.
Catherine, USAVegan Commission
I decided to treat myself and buy some art for my wall and came across some photos of amazing woven art by Lee Leibrandt. After stalking her online for awhile (nothing but love and admiration ?) and signing up for her newsletter, I knew for certain that a piece from her was what I wanted for my wall. It sounds like a huge commitment on my part but in reality the price is absolutely reasonable for a lovely handmade piece made just for me. Lee was so sweet to work with and included me, as much as I wanted to be included, in the decisions. My main requirement was that the fibers be all vegan, and she did it! I have to shout out to her father who does the amazing woodwork and frame. It all came together beautifully, so beautifully that based on the progress pictures I also asked Lee for a handwoven basket to hang on my wall. Thank you Lee, for these amazing pieces of art, for sharing your talent, for being inspired by my IG page and likes. Nothing but LOVE!
Bec, AUSTRALIAA Memory Honoured
"Working with Lee was an absolute pleasure and I can’t recommend her highly enough. The piece I commissioned held a lot of emotional significance for me. Lee managed the process with professionalism, empathy and care, which filled me with confidence in her and her work. I loved receiving updates along the way and felt the excitement and momentum building right through until I received my tapestry. I am so blown away with the end result; a divine artwork, which I will treasure forever. Thank you, Lee."
Dianne, AUSTRALIAGolden Bar Purchase
"This is beautiful work. Made with beautiful hand spun yarns, it has pride of place in our family room where we can appreciate it everyday!"
Julie, AUSTRALIAA Wintery Commission
"I feel honoured to have a piece in my home by this talented artist! I was after a specific theme - Scandinavian Winter - Lee created a tapestry that was beyond what I had expected! Truly an artist worth supporting!!"
Kara, UKCustom Order for a Wedding Gift
"The custom tapestry is perfect and a beautiful interpretation of the original landscape photo that I gave to Lee. It was very well received as a wedding gift by my friend who really loved it. Lee is a very talented and creative artist producing very special and unique pieces of work."