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​Exhibition Catalogue for the1994 Thermal Shock II. Minor changes in layout for the internet.

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This is an exhibition of new work by third year BA(Visual Arts) Ceramic students from the W.A. Academy of Performing Arts, School of Visual Arts.  Thermal Shock II is part of the Artcraft Expo '94, held at the Fremantle Harbourside Function Centre, on the Fremantle Wharf, Western Australia, 23-25 April 1994.

Graphics & Layout: G Hay Photography: S Scambler Materials: C Dyer

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​Anastasia Bradley ph 325 2836
"An artist cannot simply produce any singular visual statement. They create a whole lifetime, committed to working with their eyes, their hands, continually scrutinising the breadth and depth of humanity and its confines."

"My work deliberately appeals for self conscious human connection. A connection not only subject to immediate environment, but to our organic one."

Christine Dyer ph 386 4754
"Fabric has many practicable usages. If the practicable usage of fabric is removed, it starts to show other aspects."

"I am exploring the interaction of fibre and clay - the bonding nature of these materials."

"The fabric becomes a symbol of strength and support; a framework which offers seclusion or freedom."

Graham Hay Ph. 328 7592
T.C.Dip. T.T.C. B.Ec.

Over the last year exhibited widely, winning four prizes and taught paperclay methods to various groups. Initiated and co-ordinated Thermal Shock I (1992) and II (1994).

Forthcoming Exhibition: "Ways of the Seeing Places", Arts House Gallery (west of P.I.C.A.), James Street Mall, Northbridge, 16-22 July.

"I use the object and medium as a metaphor for how I see social structures and their character."

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​​Dee Jaeger
"The natural environment and more recently the garden environment are the focus of my current work. As a highly contrived form of nature, gardens can be viewed as cultural and social objects."

"My works attempt a playful and sometimes irreverent response to current perceptions in 'objects d' art' and 'follies' in our urban gardens."

For more information phone Dee 444 8789.

Bill Jeffrey
"My work as presented is experimental, I am endeavouring to combine clay and copper, two natural elements from the earth."

"I hope that by exposing these elements to their master "fire" I will be able to present them as ceramic and bronze."

"The creative theme with these works is considering the "inua", the indweller or spirit."

Kim Lee
"Inspired by diverse culture and multi-racial society in Australia my work explores exciting cultures, observances, my background and personal experiences in unique forms."

"I work with soft and sensuous clay specialising in sculptural ceramics, employ idea-oriented and semiotic approach to artworks to connote culture and tradition."

​​Irene Poulton
"Ceramics has been an integral part of my life since I was first introduced to the medium in 1986."

"The immediacy of contemporary Raku technique's has won my enthusiasm for the past few years."

"I share this passion with Pit firing and its inherent unpredictable characteristics of colour."

​Stewart Scambler ph 339 3836
"The tools that I use are the potter's wheel and a high temperature woodfired kiln."

"I see my work as a celebration of life."

"Each piece, carrying the marks and scars of its formation and fiery birth, is quietly and confidently an individual."

Alexis Stewart ph 454 7273
BORN 1971 PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA

1989 - 1994: Studied Art & Design & Visual Arts. Exhibited widely in various shows.

"My work deals with discovery. I am fascinated by the beautiful visuals of glass. It is a relatively new medium for me and I am enjoying experimenting and exploring the magic qualities of this medium."

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