John Rodriquez became well known for his textile designs in the early 1950’s. He introduced a unique Australian Style. His abstract textile designs included everyday household items tea towels and curtains. The materials were sunburnt Australian shades, “deep and muted, sometimes almost three dimensional”. Greys, yellows and greens were the prevailing shades.
Wall Hanging – John Rodriquez, Calendar, 1974
His designs originate from little things, a cotton reel or a passing cloud, and many of them had indigenous symbolism woven into them.
Greeting Card – John Rodriquez, Aboriginal Design, 1950s
Wall Hanging – John Rodriquez, Calendar, 1974
Sources
1955 ‘Woman’s Page 1.’,The Argus(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957), 13 May, p. 16, viewed 20 July, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71882296
1954 ‘good design.’,The Sydney Morning Herald(NSW : 1842 – 1954), 4 November, p. 3 Section: Women’s Section, viewed 20 July, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18448348
Museum of Victoria n.d., John Rodriquez Textile Collection, accessed 20 July 2014,http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/themes/1707/john-rodriquez-textile-collection