Neroli Henderson: Something deeply personal

Neroli Henderson is an Australian textile artist living in St Kilda, Melbourne. Often described as an Artivist she creates feminist, political and other artwork focussing on the human condition and fighting for social change.

Neroli’s artwork is in private and commercial collections worldwide, she regularly exhibits internationally and has won awards at home and abroad.

In this interview, Neroli tells us how an accident at home left her unable to move much for 7 years until her mum dragged her to a quilting exhibition and her love of stitch began. We discover how she developed her unique style and why she is compelled to use it to highlight injustices in the world.

Neroli Henderson, The Churning, 2014, 30 x 42cm, Acrylic metallic fabric paint, cotton fabrics, fusible raw edge applique, intensive quilting and machine decorative stitches