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Sculpture in the Paddock at Bangalow Showground, During the Show Weekend: 19th and 20th November
8 local sculptors in participation with 8 local farmers have explored farming history to create a variety of sculptures including cows, family trees and chooks.
The show, curated by Dev Lengjel, shows the work of sculptors Daniel Clemmett, Suvira McDonald, Jim Blower, Samantha Collyer, Hayden Mathrik, Allen Horstmanshof, Mel Robin and Noel Hart.
Participating farmers are The Jarrettʼs, the Garrets, the McKenzieʼs, Jan Hulbert, Bob Guest, the Nobles and the OʼMeara family.

This is a new initiative and it is hoped that it will run for the next three years and involve other artists and farmers.

Jeff Mincham will be in conversation at the Jam Factory – Gallery One – Adelaide on Saturday 12 November 2pm. An inspiring ceramic artist Jeff truly is a Living Treasure.

http://www.jamfactory.com.au/now-showing.php

I truly hope to see some of you at the opening of our new exhibition:

Opening Thursday, 17 November, 5-7pm
‘Tres’ Cassandra Purdon, Deborah Gower and Clare Urquhart

(‘Tres’ is supported by Art in the Heart Lismore)

November 15 to Dec 1, 2011

NEXT Gallery

89 Magellan St, Lismore

T: 02 66223490

E: nextart@scu.edu.au

http://www.scu.edu.au/

Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Hot off the success of their 3in1 Exhibition at Bigtime Gallery in Drake, Revolutionary members, Clare Urquhart, Cassandra Purdon and Deborah Gower are bringing an updated version of their show to a wider audience via NEXT Gallery in Lismore in November.

With an Australian theme running through all three Artists work, this new exhibition showcases their individual translations into ceramics of Reef, Range and Red Dust. Clare Urquhart, Cassandra Purdon and Deborah Gower are in the final year of their Advance Diploma of Ceramics, Lismore TAFE.

Deborah Gower’s impressive Banksias are a tribute to Queensland painter Ellis Rowan. Deborah was granted special permission to look through the archives of the Qld Museum to gain inspiration for her work which serves as a reminder to us all to do what we can to save our unique native flora and fauna.

Cassandra Purdon and Clare Urquhart both interpret recent travel experiences in their own distinctive way, both women spent time working with the World Famous Hermannsburg Potters earlier in the year, and these influences can be seen in their work.

Clare captures the essence of Australia’s outback experience through her 3D abstract wall works.

While Cass uses Dogs to tell her stories as a metaphor for the human condition and how we are trapped by conventions and stereotypes, she is increasingly concerned about the way we are continually losing our freedoms in today’s society.

‘Tres’ Exhibition runs from Nov 15 to Dec 1 2011 at NEXT Gallery, 89 Magellan St Lismore NSW

Images Supplied:

Cassandra Purdon – “Kngulya” 2011 I Walk The Earth Series

Clare Urquhart – “Con – crete” 2011 Millstones Series

Deborah Gower – “Banksia VI” 2011 Living Next Door To Ellis Series

It’s been an exciting few weeks with the success of the Living next door to Ellis exhibition.

I will be adding a new page and putting up some photos of some of the pieces –

and if you missed the Drake exhibition you will be able to see some of the pieces at Next Gallery Lismore – Stay Tuned for more info

Thank you to all our fabulous friends and family that came to the 3in1 Exhibition. It was a wonderful day. Good company, good food, good wine -great art.

Everyone took home a seed ball so hopefully we will have some more native trees around the area – and some great pictures for the virtual exhibition.

I will be putting up some photo’s of the exhibition in the coming weeks – but if you are out Drake way – please stop in at the Bigtime Gallery – Have a cuppa and enjoy the exhibitions.

100 Seed Balls Drying out – Waiting for the opening of the Living Next Door to Ellis exhibition

Thanks again to Humphrey Herington Eastern Forest Nursery for supplying the native seed.

50 seed balls are drying containing Sally Wattle Acacia Melanoxylon, Forest Red Gum Eucalyptus tereticornis and Grey Ironbark Euclayptus propingua – suitable for Lismore Tenterfield Drake area – Waiting for 50 people to spread their seed

50 seed balls are drying containing Brush Boy Lophostemon confertus, Red Cedar Toona, and Swamp Mahogany Eucalyptus robusta – suitable for Mullumbimby area – Waiting for 50 people to spread their seed

1. Collect your free seed ball from the 3in1 exhibitions at Big Time Gallery Drake 24 September – 17 October
Humphrey Herington and Eastern Forest Nursery have made it possible for the first 50 visitors to receive a free seed ball with native seeds to repopulate the local area.

2. plant your seeds, take pictures of the trees as they grow and send them to me to put up on the website.

3. Put some of your artwork in the pics and you, your artwork and a growing native plant will be part of a virtual artwork on this website.

The exhibitions (including Living Next Door to Ellis) open Saturday September 24th 1pm and continue until October 24th Bigtime Gallery 8/9 Bruxner Hwy, Drake Ph: 0267376790 email:bigtimegallery@gmail.com

Only 8 days to go now. The time seems to have gone so quickly. Yesterday I had a presentation at TAFE on political art and then a photoshop test. But all went ok i think. Thought I would give you another sneek peak at our work and hope to see some of you at the exhibition – 24 Sept Bigtime Gallery Drake 1pm opening. Happy Clay day everyone

“Helpppppppppppp – Aunty Deb – the banksia’s are taking over ”

Just joshing – Photoshop is amazing but there is so much to learn.

This is my new little nephew Oscar – and another sneek peak at some of my banksia vessels.

Opening of exhibition Living Next Door to Ellis – Bigtime Gallery Drake 1pm Sept 24. Exhibition continues until 24 Oct.

The winners were…Noel Hart- 1st prize, Ria Tierney- 2nd prize, Sue Fraser- 3rd prize & 2 highly commendeds to Leonie Jackson & Julie De Lorenzo. Absolutely beautiful pieces by all artists You can see pics at http://artfeltartexhibition.shutterfly.com/

An inspiring collection of Artworks exploring the theme ‘Beautiful Nature’. Now in it’s second year, Artfelt Art Prize provides funding support for Heartfelt House

http://annasceramics.blogspot.com/2011/09/ready-and-waiting.html?spref=fb

Great Blog Site – Annas Ceramics – Check it out. Anna is a dedicated ceramicist and has lots of helpful info on her site. Thanks for sharing Anna