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An illustrator by profession, Stewart Merrett developed an interest in textiles when working in London in the 1970s. Enthralled by the diversity of fibres, colours and textures of materials he soon decided to make the textile arts his life's work. After opening a studio in Melbourne Australia to cater for private commissions, his artistic progression was nothing less than spectacular. His first one man exhibition was a sell-out and commissions from internationally ranked architects for major public projects flowed in. Soon he was receiving requests for his work from all around the world. Following his second sell-out exhibition, he was awarded the Coats Paton Craft Award. Other awards followed as did more architectural commissions, lecture tours and textile workshops. His first book Appliqué Art (1993) is a major work which reviews sixteen years of prodigious creative output.
Stewart's alphabet cross stitch as cushionsIn his second book Appliqué Alphabet (1994) Stewart develops a single theme reworking it constantly in different colourways that will amaze and delight you. These images of illuminated letters formed the source of his sold out publication Cross Stitch Fruit & Flower Alphabet (1997) and celebrate his move into the more private realm of cross stitch and tapestry design.
A textile artist of international repute Stewart Merrett now works from his studio and home in the small rural Central Victorian Australian township of Clunes.
Once a thriving gold mining town Clunes today has a population of little more than 800. Its main street is a favorite location for film makers as it is one of the last and most intact 19th century town streetscapes in Australia comprising numerous sandstone, bluestone and brick buildings.
Stewart lives happily on the tiny township's outskirts amongst the native birds and chocolate coloured wallabies. There is a small orchard with pears, apples, plums and apricots as well as a prolific garden full of roses and wonderful rhubarb.
View from the verandah at Clunes
An idyllic and creative patch for Stewart’s imagination.
Secret Box coloured etching 37/40 editioned, titled, signed and dated to lower margin 60cm x 45cm
Aalders AuctionsSecret Box coloured etching 37/40 editioned, titled, signed and dated to lower margin 60cm x 45cm
Aalders AuctionsSecret Box coloured etching 37/40 editioned, titled, signed and dated to lower margin 60cm x 45cm
Aalders AuctionsSecret Box coloured etching 37/40 editioned, titled, signed and dated to lower margin 60cm x 45cm
Aalders AuctionsFrom Kirribilli - Triptych 1984 screenprint 34/45 signed, dated, titled and editioned in image 120cm x 80cm (each)
Aalders AuctionsSecret Box coloured etching 37/40 editioned, titled, signed and dated to lower margin 60cm x 45cm
Aalders AuctionsFrom Kirribilli - Triptych 1984 screenprint 32/45 signed, dated, titled and editioned in image 120cm x 80cm (each)
Aalders AuctionsSTEWART MERRETT (born 1943) From Kirribilli 1984 screenprint A/P (triptych) editioned, titled, signed and dated upon image 121 x 80cm (each) PROVENANCE: The Larry Rawling Collection
Leonard JoelSTEWART MERRETT (born 1943) Tulips 1984 screenprint A/P editioned, signed and dated lower right 76.5 x 57.5cm PROVENANCE: The Larry Rawling Collection
Leonard JoelStewart Merrett (1943 - ) Red Hot Balloon, 1985 screenprint, ed. 53/70 81 x 122cm (frame size: 154 x 110cm) signed and dated lower right
LawsonsStewart Merrett (1943 - ) Red Hot Balloon, 1985 screenprint, ed. 53/70 81 x 122cm (frame size: 154 x 110cm) signed and dated lower right
LawsonsStewart Merrett (1943 - ) Red Hot Balloon, 1985 screenprint, ed. 53/70 81 x 122cm (frame size: 154 x 110cm) signed and dated lower right
LawsonsSTEWART MERRET From Kirribilli (Triptych) 1984 screenprint signed and dated within image 142 x 90cm (each)
Leonard JoelSTEWART MERRETT FROM KIRRIBILLI (TRIPTYCH) 1984 121 x 80cm(each) unframed
Leonard JoelStewart Merrett (1943 - ) From Kirribili (triptych), 1984 screenprint, ed. 38/75 142 x 270cm (total) signed & dated '84 lower right, right panel
LawsonsStewart Merrett, silkscreen, triptych, 'Windsurfers' 5/60, signed & dated 1983, overall size 76 x 167cm
Bargain Hunt AuctionsStewart Merrett (1943 -) Tulips silkscreen, edition 91/100 57 x 76cm signed and dated '84 lower right
LawsonsStewart Merrett (1943 -) Secret Box etching, edition 40/40 61 x 45cm signed and dated '85 lower right
LawsonsSTEWART MERRETT (1943 - ), Artist Proof Silkcreen, Title: From Kirribilli, Titled Lower Right, Image Size: 118cm x 77cm, Frame Size: 151cm x 110cm, Condition: Excellent, Provenance: Under Instructions from Major ASX Top 20 Australian Company, (Asset No: N0002233)
Art InvestSTEWART MERRETT (1943 - ), Original Silkscreen, Title: Windsurfer, Titled Lower Centre, Image Size: 76cm x 56cm, Frame Size: 106cm x 86cm, Condition: Excellent, Provenance: Under Instructions from Major ASX Top 20 Australian Company, (Asset No: T1042468)
Art InvestStewart Merrett (b.1943) From Kirribilli (Triptych) Silkscreen ed. 41/75 Signed lower right Each 142 x 90 cm
Theodore BruceStewart Merrett, "Very Red Hot Balloon", screenprint 53/70, signed and titled below image, 120 x 80cm
LawsonsStewart Merrett (b.1943) Pelican Beach 1983 Silkscreen ed.41/90 Signed & dated lower 74 x 54.5 cm
Theodore BruceStewart Merrett (b.1943) From Kirribilli (triptych) Silkscreen ed.41/75 Signed lower right Each 142 x 90 cm
Theodore Bruce