'Road Trip: The Cube'

Original artwork by Michelle Driver, 2024 - READY TO HANG!

Hand woven tapestry (wool, cotton, linen, x-ray film)

The d’Arenberg Cube rises above the vines marrying together the old world of traditional winemaking, and the futuristic vision that will ensure the region continues to be prosperous. It encourages visitors to enjoy the harvest that epitomises the Fleurieu, while taking in the landscape that surrounds it on all sides.

It’s a divisive landmark, challenging conventional notions of what is a landscape view. I believe we can all agree that it has now been embedded as symbolic of McLaren Vale, and by extension, the Fleurieu Peninsula.

From my first visit, I adored The Cube. It has as sense of playfulness within the rigidity of its steel and glass structure. Reminding me of the Rubik’s Cube, it instils a sense of nostalgia of a simpler time. Most importantly though, seeing it rise above the rolling hills it signifies the arrival in what I would consider to be the best wine-growing region in the world.
 
Based on this, I have captured the essence of The d’Arenberg Cube in handwoven tapestry. Having spent many years studying this ancient medium, I now bend this skill to fit my signature style. ‘Roadtrip: The Cube’ is infused with the unique dignity of this structure, as if it has stood there for many years. It incorporates the familiarity of the 1980s family roadtrip, punctuated with visits to ‘big things’. It also invites the viewer to consider the future of the region, and appreciate what the Fleurieu Peninsula has to offer.

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:: 56cm w x 40.5cm h (22" x 15.9")

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