Cabinet of Curiosities is a collection of sculptural embroideries inspired by the intricate structures and patterns of the natural world. Drawing on shells, coral, leaves, fossils and marine life, Meredith Woolnough transforms careful observation into delicate, three-dimensional works stitched entirely in thread. Echoing the spirit of early cabinets of curiosities, the exhibition brings together forms gathered through fascination, inviting us to look more closely at the extraordinary details, repeating patterns and elegant structures found in nature.
Marking twenty years of Meredith’s practice, the collection explores the relationship between observation, imagination and the ways we seek to understand and preserve the natural world.
Cabinet of Curiosities
Meredith Woolnough
Location
LEDA Gallery
2–3/850 Hunter Street
Newcastle West, NSW, Australia
Enter via The Store laneway, next to Newcastle Interchange.
Opening Celebration
Saturday 28 November 2026
6–8pm
Exhibition Viewing
Sunday 29 November – Tuesday 1 December 2026
10am–3pm daily
Enquiries
mail@meredithwoolnough.com.au
Getting There
LEDA Gallery is conveniently located next to Newcastle Interchange, making public transport an easy option for visiting the exhibition.
Timed street parking in the surrounding area is limited, so visitors are encouraged to consider public transport where possible.