Students of fashion, textiles and industrial design at Canberra’s educational institutions have come together to repurpose and upcycle banners and flags from Canberra’s centenary celebrations last year.

The creative works of 21 students from the University of Canberra, The Australian National University and Canberra Institute of Technology will feature this week in an exhibition of creative experiences that connect centenary celebrations with present and future possibilities.

This exhibition, Flagging our Future, is part of the inaugural DESIGN Canberra Festival which showcases the possibilities for the national capital’s creative life, bringing together some of the best creative thinkers and celebrating their achievements in the industry.

For the full article see Textiles students upcycle centenary flas for DESIGN Canberra.

The exhibition will be officially launched by ACT Minister for the Arts, Joy Burch MLA on Wednesday 19 November 2014 at 4pm.

ANU students and their work in the exhibition:

Francesca Bleeker, The most overworked traffic cone in Australia, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, polyester, sand, foam.

Reuben Bokaba, Canberra autumn winds, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, zips, interfacing.

Sarah Chapman, Growth, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, Eucalyptus leaves, marker.

Nadina Geary, Network, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, copper wire, mercerised cotton, gel adhesive.

Tundi-Rose Hammond, 100 badges for 100 years of Canberra, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, cardboard, spray adhesive, badge clasp metal.

Hilary Hanrahan, Let’s go fly a kite, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, wire.

Peter Kongmalavong, Yours, Mine, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, vinyl, mesh, PVC.

Grace Moylan, Fold.Press.Sew, 2014, Centenary of Canberra flag, polyester thread, chain, clasps.

Exhibition opening times

Thursday 20 November and Friday 21 November 2014: 11am – 5pm

Saturday 22 November and Sunday 23 November 2014: 10am – 4pm

Location

Former JB Hi-Fi store in Canberra CBD, opposite King O’Malley’s Pub.

See more DESIGN Canberra events featuring ANU staff, students and alumni

Get a sneak peek of the students’ work in the photo gallery. Photos by Stuart Hay