QUEER

In a world coloured by diversity, "QUEER" emerges as a tapestry that weaves together the rich, vibrant threads of queer identity.

In bold, expressive letters, the word "QUEER" takes centre stage, declaring its presence and significance. This tapestry is a vibrant celebration of being queer, navigating the intricacies of the LGBTIQA+ spectrum, and embracing the beauty of being uniquely oneself.

At its core, "QUEER" is a testament to the power of authenticity. It speaks to the courage it takes to unapologetically be who you are, to shatter societal norms, and to proudly declare your place in the rainbow of identities that make up the human experience.

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Michelle Driver is a South Australian artist working exclusively in handwoven tapestry. Her practice is grounded in slow labour, repetition, and material discipline, approaching tapestry as a rigorous studio practice rather than a decorative craft.

Her work is shaped by queerness, neurodiversity, and lived experience of trauma, and often draws on gothic aesthetics and unsettling narrative. Through weaving, she explores shadow, memory, and the tension between obedience and refusal, revealing beauty within what is overlooked or difficult to name.

Driver’s work has been recognised nationally, including winning the 2016 Port Pirie Art Prize and inclusion in Radical Textiles at the Art Gallery of South Australia.