Exhibition dates: 19/20th October – 13th November 2010
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Two solid exhibitions, ceramics by Titania Henderson at Karen Woodbury Gallery and sculpture by John Nicholson at Sophie Gannon Gallery. Both exhibitions benefit from a straight forward approach to craft – elegant, refined sensibilities that are free from an overly conceptual rendering of ideas; stillness, of form in style, inhabits both bodies of work.
Contemplation is of the essence – in the beautiful, delicate, seemingly fragile shell and tubular mollusc-like bone china structures that, conversely, are physically strong; in the tonal colours of woven amoebic, disc and U-shaped constructions (the ‘Halftone’ of the exhibition title referring to the loss of colour in digital printing, the longing for sumptuous analogue markings). I liked both exhibitions for the paring down of elements to essentials forming a basis for quiet reflection, a grounding in texture, colour and lightness of form.
Many thankx to Karen Woodbury Gallery and Sophie Gannon Gallery for allowing me to publish the photographs in the posting. Please click on the photographs for a larger version of the image.
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Titania Henderson
‘Silence’
2010
Images courtesy of the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery
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Titania Henderson
‘Remembering’
2010
Images courtesy of the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery
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Titania Henderson
‘Piled up 1 (yellow)’
2009/10
Images courtesy of the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery
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Titania Henderson
‘Piled up 2 (yellow)’
2009/10
Images courtesy of the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery
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Titania Henderson
‘Together II’
2010
Images courtesy of the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery
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“Titania Henderson’s exhibition The Other presents a range of ceramic sculptural installations in pure white Bone China that convey a three-dimensional engagement. A fragility and vulnerability resonate through these poignant paper-thin configurations, bringing a sense of clarity and freedom. These hand built works challenge the conception of Bone China as a material only suited for slip casting while also incorporating the use of French Limoges. Henderson’s method involves perseverance, technical proficiency and precision, as she creates her own language of rhythmic ceramic art. There is an inherent translucent character that appeals to elements of shadow and light within the works. This new body of work is based on ideas of the human conscience and larger philosophical ideas beyond the objects themselves and beyond language.”
Text from the Karen Woodbury Gallery website
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John Nicholson
‘Cloudpopper’
2010
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John Nicholson
‘Scan’
2010
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John Nicholson
‘Asymmetric’
2010
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John Nicholson
‘Concept 101’
2010
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John Nicholson
Installation view of ‘Halftone’
2010
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Karen Woodbury Gallery
4, Albert Street
Richmond, Vic 3121
Opening hours: Wed – Sat 11-5pm
Karen Woodbury Gallery website
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Sophie Gannon Gallery
2, Albert Street
Richmond, Melbourne
Opening hours: Tues – Saturday 11 – 5pm
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