Reproduction of Aftershock exhibition catalogue:. Read more about the Thermal Shocker Ceramic art group
The fire continues with pottery, ceramics and sculpture from the Thermal Shockers*.
An exciting exhibition of ceramics & fabric constructions by
Christine Dyer, paperclay sculpture by Graham Hay,
ceramic garden sculpture by Dee Jaeger, combined bronze and ceramics by
Bill Jeffrey, Raku and pit fired work by Irene Poulton,
and woodfired wheel thrown pottery by Stewart Scambler.
*This diverse group of talented artists previously appeared together in
Thermal Shock (Artrage 1992) and Thermal Shock II (Artcraft Expo'94).
Aftershock is open everyday 10am to 4pm, 2-13 June 1995.
at the Moores Building,
46 Henry Street,
Fremantle,
Western Australia
Christine Dyer, paperclay sculpture by Graham Hay,
ceramic garden sculpture by Dee Jaeger, combined bronze and ceramics by
Bill Jeffrey, Raku and pit fired work by Irene Poulton,
and woodfired wheel thrown pottery by Stewart Scambler.
*This diverse group of talented artists previously appeared together in
Thermal Shock (Artrage 1992) and Thermal Shock II (Artcraft Expo'94).
Aftershock is open everyday 10am to 4pm, 2-13 June 1995.
at the Moores Building,
46 Henry Street,
Fremantle,
Western Australia
Detail of sculpture by B Jeffrey "Shrine of Memories 22-67" Photograph by I. Poulton Graphics & Layout: G Hay
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Christine Dyer "Cloth has many practicable usages. If that usage is removed it starts to show other aspects. I am exploring the binding nature of cloth: its ability to constrict, and confine, its ability when woven to provide a sanctuary, a retreat." Christine has studied ceramics at various institutions from 1988. She commenced the Associate Diploma in Visual Arts at Kalgoorlie College before transferring to Edith Cowan University where she completed the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts with a major in Ceramics and minor in Textiles. |
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Graham Hay
"I'm exploring aspects of hierarchical position and duality in images of myself and society. We divide and name parts of ourselves (and others) into these vertical and lateral classifying systems. In this I'm influenced by the way we behave like informal "Tribes of Taste", which are based upon shared practices, age, sex, race, nationality, education and occupation." Recent Exhibitions: Five Diverse, First off the Ranks, Paperweight, New Blood, The Ways of the Seeing Places, The National Tertiary Art Prize (Hobart), City of Perth Craft Award, Walker Ceramic Award (Melbourne) and the National Graduate Show (now on at PICA). Awards: York, Gosnells, South Perth and Townsville. Regularly runs paperclay workshops. |
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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." Dee was born in N.S.W. in 1962, she came to Perth in 1992 to undertake studies in Visual Arts. Her previous training was at R.M.I.T. in Melbourne and the Melbourne College of Textiles in fashion and clothing design. This was followed by practical experience in the fashion industry with a leading Melbourne designer. Prior to arriving in Perth, Dee travelled and worked overseas for a number of years. Dee has been involved in several group exhibitions throughout her degree course and has won awards for excellence with recent work. |
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Bill Jeffrey
"The process of life is about the balance of opposing forces, nature and human nature. These works intuitively illustrate the fight for survival, growth and reproduction after an event. I try not to be truthful to anyone form, but to be truthful to myself in my search for the inner spirit - the 'indweller'." Bill gained a Diploma in Fine Arts from Claremont School of Art, majoring in sculpture, and worked for many years mainly with bronze as a medium. At Edith Cowan University, while gaining a Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts), he studied ceramics and has continued to experiment with a combination of clay and copper. |
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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 techniques has won my enthusiasm for the past few years. I share this passion with Pit firing and its inherent unpredictable characteristics of colour." On completing a Provisional Certificate in Art and Design at Carine TAFE Irene decided to continue her studies in Ceramics and also to study at Edith Cowan University. She has won a number of awards for her sculptural ceramics and has had her photographs published. Irene is well travelled having lived in several countries in Africa as well as in the U.K. and France before settling here in Perth with her husband and family in 1977. |
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Stewart Scambler
"The tools that I use are the potter's wheel and the woodfired kiln. I see my work as an exploration of the beauty of the human spirit." |
