Clare Belfrage @ Sabbia
31 Oct 2020
It was such a treat to catch an exhibition of new blown glass forms by Clare Belfrage at Sabbia Gallery early October. Vieing objects online in virtual shows is a very poor cousin to the experience of being with the work in person, sensing its scale, the relationship to the self and the relationship of one work to another, particularly when grouped together.
The subtle depth achieved within the surface decoration of the vessel is captivating. Clare's forms carry such gravitas, they are a joy to behold. Being with the work seems to engender a state of meditation.
This piece was actually my favourite in the exhibition. Many of the works take the form of large pebbles. This is even more obvious when viewed from above:
The video accompanying the exhibition was most informative and gave a good insight into Clare's creative processes. The influence of the Australian bush is quite evident when viewing the works. All in all a delightful exhibition. Congratulations to both Belfrage and Sabbia.
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Kirstie Rae @ Sabbia Gallery
01 Oct 2019
Still- like water
The Creek
Snow Gum 1
Snow Gum 2
Still Presence
Presence Remains
Opening address by Francis Lindsay, AM
Presence Remains
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X~stasis @ 107 Projects
14 Apr 2017
An`a Wojak in the zone @ 107
In March I responded to an invitation to witness a performance by my friend AñA Wojak at Redfern's 107 Projects. Being photographer was incredibly intimate; I was with her all the way, feeling (almost) what she was feeling. Extraordinary, exhausting, it was an absolute honour
Preparing the space
Demarcation
Water and wine
Preparing the space
Blessing
Piercing
Attaching
Achieving ecstasy
Done
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Glass+ Wind: Mark Elliott @ 107 Projects
01 Apr 2017
Mark Elliott blowing a glass instrument
Glass sculpture
An accomplished saxophonist himself, Mark Elliott deploys great humour and wit to his flameworking of glass sculpture. Mark's latest forays have been making sculptures that sound, some of them with remarkable notes.
Glass sculptureGlass sculpture
Blowing a glass instrumentBlowing a glass instrument
107 Projects in Redfern St Redfern are renowned for hosting quite left-field performances and exhibitions of multi-disciplinary artforms. Glass + Wind was one such event on Wednesday evening, 29th March, and continuing thru to April 9th 2017.
Playing a glass instrument
Playing a glass instrument
Hanging glass sculpture
The sqwawkaphone
Glass musical instruments
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