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Audrey Westley
A Jumper Woven with Hope: The Story of Audrey Westley Audrey Capuano, known to the art world as Audrey Westley, is a name inextricably linked to a single, profoundly moving creation: a hand-knitted wool jumper emblazoned with the American Stars and Stripes. Born in Strathalbyn, South Australia, in 1924, her life story isn’t one of formal artistic training or grand exhibitions, but rather a testament to the power of personal expression
born from longing, love, and the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. Westley's journey began far removed from the galleries and museums that now recognize her work; it was rooted in the everyday act of creation as a means of coping with separation and anticipating reunion. While awaiting passage on a “bride ship” to join her American husband after the war, she embarked on a project that would transform a simple garment into an enduri…
