I first met Elaine back when i was a student at the Australian National University. I’m always drawn to people who are frank and honest, sarcastic and sweet. Elaine won me over right away. She is equally as incredibly lovely as her work.
To find more of Elaine’s work online check out the following sites:
http://elainebradley.blogspot.com/ http://www.clayfeet.com.au/ http://clayfeetpotters.blogspot.com/ http://www.mundaringartscentre.com/
This combination of accessibility and ambiguity requires viewers to engage actively with the works of art in order to appreciate them fully. The works are not merely demonstrations of technical skill, expressions of the artists’ personalities, or didactic statements about specific aspects of our culture. Rather, they are catalysts that encourage viewers to draw on their own memories, experiences, assumptions and imaginations to create meaning and significance.
In this way, the works in the exhibition break down the boundaries between artist and audience, and transform the gallery visit into a truly democratic experience. In keeping with the dynamic quality of the art, Breaking Boundaries will include spaces in the installation and on the Museum’s website where visitors will have opportunities to respond to the artworks, to create their own artworks, and to engage with each other through the artworks. Come and be part of this exciting exhibition. Breaking Boundaries is curated by Gardiner Museum Chief Curator Charles Mason. It is complemented by a 56-page catalogue of the exhibition published in 2010 by the Gardiner Museum.
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Members’ Preview Lunch with Curator Charles Mason Wednesday October 6 12 – 1:30 pm BUY TICKETS – LIMITED SEATING, REQUIRES ADVANCE BOOKING A special Members’-only lunchtime sneak peak at Breaking Boundaries with Chief Curator Charles Mason including a delicious lunch from Jamie Kennedy Kitchens. $35 Limited Seating |
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Brendan Tang Talk and Demonstration Wednesday October 6 6 – 8 pm BUY TICKETS – LIMITED SEATING, REQUIRES ADVANCE BOOKING Exhibition artist Brendan Tang demonstrates his working methods and reveals his artistic influences – from manga-influenced comics, Ming dynasty ceramics, European decorative ormolu and post-modern theory. $10 / $8.50 for Gardiner Members, seniors and students |
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Shary Boyle Tuesday October 26 8 – 10:30 pm BUY TICKETS – LIMITED SEATING, REQUIRES ADVANCE BOOKING One of Canada’s most celebrated contemporary artists conjures visual magic in this piece of performance art. Shary will create “live drawings” with the help of vintage overhead projectors and music. $25 |
It’s not the book publishing site I used (i chose to work with iphoto books cuz it was cheaper in the end) but Blurb is a pretty cool site and plus you can sell your book through it, so maybe worth the extra bit in the end…
Here’s a link directly to a bunch of their ceramic books for inspiration.
Closing date: 12 November 2010
Shepparton Art Gallery Shepparton
The next ICCA is scheduled for 2011 and is held biennale. The Indigenous Ceramic Art Award was developed by Shepparton Art Gallery to support Indigenous ceramic artists and acknowledge the special industry of ceramic art practice. The awards encourage and stimulate excellence in this sphere, providing cultural exchange opportunities for Indigenous artists from around Australia and regional Victoria. This biennale award exhibition surveys current Indigenous ceramic art practise, demonstrates current developments in the field including contemporary and traditional works. An exciting public program of cultural activities also accompanies the exhibition and typically includes: ceramic workshops with artists, exhibition floor talks, ceramic workshops for children, and ceramic workshops for Indigenous men and women. Shepparton Art Gallery is a regional gallery with a unique focus. It collects Australian ceramics from the 19th and 20th century and its ceramic collection is one of the best in Australia. Shepparton Art Gallery’s collection of Australian and International ceramics now spans over 3000 works. Due to the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award the gallery now has a growing collection of contemporary Aboriginal ceramics. The Indigenous Ceramic Art Award is made possible with the generous support of The Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation, Margaret Lawrence Bequest, FRRR and the Sarah and Ballieu Myer Foundation.
