Creative
16th December, 2024 - 28th February, 2025
UTS Library Level 7
An ‘eclipse’ is the collective noun for moths—a fitting title for this project, which highlights their quiet presence. Vita Cochran has stitched lifelike moths onto upholstered furniture and hidden them throughout the Library, blending the timeless craft of embroidery with the rhythms of modern life.
While creating these works, Vita engaged students in conversations about creativity, AI, environmental change, and the symbolism of moths. These reflections are captured in The Moth Diaries, excerpts of which are displayed in the Library, with the full version available in the exhibition space.
Each of the twenty-four moths invites a moment of connection to the natural world and a chance to uncover the unexpected in familiar spaces.
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About Vita Cochran Vita Cochran, originally from Aotearoa and now based on Gadigal land, is a textile artist whose practice spans intricate hand embroidery, large-scale abstract hangings crafted from second-hand garments, and functional art pieces. Her work reimagines traditional crafts, blending historical techniques with bold, contemporary themes to celebrate creativity and the handmade.
