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These webpages are dedicated to the memory of fellow artist and Thermal Shocker, Bill Jeffrey (1927-2010).

Thermal Shockers

An independent group of visual artists and craftspeople, formed in 1992, which exhibited together for more than a decade, and who have gone on to establish national and international profiles as authors, exhibiting artists and ceramic educators.
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Thermal Shock (first exhibition)
3-18th Oct, 1992, The Bridge Gallery, Northbridge, Perth, Western Australia
Catalogue
Articles:
        Bryant, P., (1992), Thermal Shock, Artrage Program, Perth Fringe Festival, Perth, p.6
        Hay, G., 1992, "Thermal Shock-Review"  Pottery in Australia, 31, 4, 29
Reviews:
        Dinham, J. 1992, "Thermal Shock-Review"  Craftwest, Summer, 13-14.
        Dinham, J. 1992, "Thermal Shock" Ceramics Art & Perception. Issue.11. pp.64-66 ​
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Thermal Shockers and some partners (Left to right) Peta Gjedsted, Dee Jaeger, Irene Poulton, Graham hay, Kim Lee, Keith Dyer, Bill Jeffrey and Christine Dyer, Northbridge. 1994
Thermal Shock II 
2 - 25 April, 1994, The Artcraft Expo, Fremantle Harbourside Function Centre, Fremantle
Catalogue
Reviews:
       Banks, R. The West Australian, "Thermal Shock expo" April 22 1994. Arts Today p.4. 
       News Chronicle, "Artcraft expo" April 19 1994. p.26 (and image)
       The West Australian, "Visions in Brief", August 10 1994, Today Section p.4. (and image)
       Guardian Express, "Clay and Paper Sculptured" August 9 1994, p.9.
       Potter in Australia, Vol. 33, No.1 1994 P.34. (image)

AfterShock
2 - 12 June, 1995, Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery, Fremantle.
Invitation
Catalogue
Reviews:
        Altmann, J., (1995) Objects, concepts and archetypes, Pottery in Australia, 34. 4. 32.
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Left to right: Artists Stewart Scambler, Irene Poulton, Bill Jeffrey, Christine Dyer, Dee Jaeger, Graham Hay. at the Aftershock exhibition opening, Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery, Fremantle, 2 June, 1995.
Committed 
11 Oct - 3 November 1996, Fremantle Art Centre Gallery, Fremantle.
Invitation
Catalogue
Review
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Left to right: Joan Campbell, who opened the exhibition, with exhibiting artists Dee Jaeger, Irene Poulton, Stewart Scambler, Christine Dyer, Bill Jeffrey, Graham Hay. at their Committed exhibition opening, Fremantle Art Centre Gallery, Fremantle, 11 October 1996.
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Left to right: Graham Hay, Christine Dyer, Irene Poulton, Stewart Scambler, Bill Jeffrey and Dee Jaeger, planning the next exhibition, Nedlands (C1997).
Tempus Fugit (Time Flies)
4 - 25 July, 1999, Gomboc Gallery, Middle Swan.
Fold out invitation cover, inside
Catalogue
Reviews:
      Attmann, J., (2000) Review: Temus Fugit, Craft Arts International, No. 48, 98-100 
      McGrath, J., Review: Tempus Fugit-Time Flies, 
                   http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/25381/20020613-0000/www.artseeninwa.com/tempusfugit.html
      Altmann, J., Review: Tempus Fugit-Time Flies,
                 http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/25381/20020613-0000/www.artseeninwa.com/tempfug2.html

Beyond Ritual
8th - 26th August, 2001, The Church Gallery, Nedlands
Invitation
Catalogue
Media release, Artists Statements, CV's and images
Reviews:
           Bromfield, D., Ascending suburbia, The West Australian, bigweekend section, Saturday August 18, 2001 6
           McGrath, J., Review: Beyond Ritual
              http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/25381/20030613-0000/www.artseeninwa.com/ritual.html

Intersect
19 September-5 October, 2003, The Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park
Invitation: front
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Media release, Artists Statements, CV's and images
Reviews:
          McGrath, J., Review: Intersect,
              http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/25381/20040613-0000/www.artseeninwa.com/intersect.html
          Snell, T.,Review: Intersect: A thermal shock exhibition, Ceramics Art & Perception, (55) 2004, 44-47

Articles:
          McNeilly, T., Ripples: Shock tactics, Prestige Property, The Sunday Times, 21 September, p.24 
          Interview, The Morning Show, Triple J Radio, National Radio, 21 July 
          Shock ending, Today, The West Australian, 23 September, p.6 
          Turner, M., Shochwaves, Western Suburbs Weekly, 23 September, p.27. 
​          Spittle, D., Shock waves, artyfacts, Guardian Express, 30September - 6 October, p.15. 
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Left to Right: Stewart Scambler, Graham Hay, Dee Jaeger , Christine Dyer, Bill Jeffrey, Irene Poulton. at the Intersect exhibition opening at the Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park, 19 September 2003.
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This website was first created to share information on paper clay, as it was not widely available.  This was before textbooks and when there were only a few scattered journal articles.  It grew into the documentation of art projects and listing of upcoming learning opportunities.   It is a symbolic “thank you” to the many thousands who participated in events I led, who shared so generously their techniques and personal stories.  This enriched both myself and ultimately my future students.  Ultimately it is a gift to the next generation of potters, artists and art students.  I hope it inspires you, informs you and provides an example of the sort of creative journey you have or are about to begin. Enjoy your travels!  Cheers! Graham

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