An Unexpected Union

An Unexpected Union

No. 5 — Woven Collection

Acrylic and reclaimed sculptural textiles on canvas

77cm high x 77cm wide x 3.5cm depth

I was created from layered textile and acrylic, bringing different elements together in tension — just like real life.

Some combinations make perfect sense from the beginning.

Others surprise us.

My woven forms cross, overlap and change direction as they move across the canvas, creating a network of unexpected connections. Individual paths meet, diverge and reconnect, reminding us that life's most meaningful outcomes are often the ones we never planned.

I’m proof that it’s okay to try different combinations in life. They won’t all work, but it can be fun to try, right? And when the right combination comes along, it’s something spectacular.

Just like me.

My colours bring together fresh chartreuse, soft turquoise and gentle stone grey — each carrying its own energy and character. Alone, they are beautiful. Together, they create something far more dynamic.

The tension within my intersecting forms is intentional. It reflects the way relationships, opportunities and experiences weave through our lives, sometimes unexpectedly crossing paths before revealing their purpose.

Created using reclaimed textiles, I celebrate possibility, curiosity and the willingness to remain open to new outcomes. My maker works intuitively, allowing colour, texture and movement to guide the process, meaning no woven artwork can ever be recreated exactly the same way twice.

As light moves across my surface, my folds, shadows and textures shift throughout the day, continually revealing new details and connections hidden within the composition.

Room settings are a guide, please check measurements to be sure of the size.

⸻ Dimensions

• 77cm high x 77cm wide x 3.5cm depth
• Gallery wrapped canvas
• Ready to hang

⸻ Details

• Acrylic and reclaimed sculptural textiles on canvas
• Sculptural woven textile composition
• Original artwork
• Created using reclaimed textile materials
• Light matte seal for protection
• Signed discreetly on the side & back
• Titled, dated and signed on the back
• Comes with signed Certificate of Authenticity
• Ready to hang
• Painted edges continue around the gallery-depth sides

⸻ Collection

Part of the Woven Collection, a body of work exploring connection, belonging and the unseen threads that bind people and experiences together. Through sculptural woven forms and layered surfaces, the collection reflects unity, resilience and the beauty found in bringing different elements together in unexpected ways.

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Suzanne Carter is a contemporary Australian mixed media artist based in Tomakin on the NSW South Coast.

Her practice explores connection as an evolving experience, expressed through multiple visual languages that move between sculptural textile form and expressive abstraction. Working intuitively, she builds each piece through a process of response and refinement, allowing compositions to develop their own rhythm, movement and energy.

Suzanne’s current collections — including Botanicals, Woven, Deep Reflections, Exuberance and Koi — explore different expressions of connection, from nature-inspired forms to quiet introspection and bold, energetic movement. Her work often sits between painting and object, particularly within her textile-based pieces, where hand-constructed elements introduce depth, structure and tactile presence.

An award-winning artist, Suzanne has received Champion and First Prize at the Moruya Agricultural Show and multiple awards including the Royal Canberra Show 2026. Most recently, she was recognised with the Service Art Award at the South Coast Private Hospital Wollongong Art Exhibition, acknowledging artistic achievement and creativity of service personnel.

Her work is increasingly collected for its contemporary presence, emotional depth and ability to transform a space, with a growing audience drawn to both her sculptural textile works and expressive abstract paintings