Sian Rowe +
Jayne Sturmfels
an exhibition of handmade pottery
on display and for sale
at
The World Theatre Gallery
1 to 27 June 2021
closing celebration & meet the artists
Friday 25 June 2021 7PM
We all know water is precious. Without it there would be no life on earth. Given the current climate and global challenge of sourcing and saving this most valuable resource we decided to explore the images that are invariably evoked when we think about water. From fantasies of Mermaids to the creatures that rely on it, and even the results from the lack of it.
ESSENCE OF WATER
Jayne...
"As a child growing up in Far North Queensland in the 70's, I was 4 before I saw rain. It was certainly an event as everyone I knew ran from their houses and hugged each other and cried and sang and danced in the street. Unfortunately, it didn't stop raining causing one of the worst flood events in Queensland's history.
The epic power of water whether it be not enough or too much is quite remarkable. As a potter our craft is a reflection of nature, requiring just the right amount of water for success. Too dry the clay cracks; too wet and it returns to the slurry which created it."
Sian...
"My memory of growing up in West Wales is very different to Jaynes early experiences in Queensland. Wales being a very wet country we would have a celebration on the infrequent occasions when the sun came out and the rain stopped for a short break.
Charters Towers is a wonderful place to live. Just sometimes when there has been no rain in months and the temperature is pushing 40, I dream of the ocean. The sun is shining and there is a cool breeze blowing in on the waves. This dream is reflected in my pottery, sea birds, fish and beach huts."
FREE ENTRY
FRI 10AM to 2PM; FRI SAT 6PM to 9PM; SAT SUN 1pm to 5PM
Contact The World Theatre P 07 4761 5431
More about artist Sian Rowe...
I grew up in Wales. I have lived in Charters Towers for about 35 years and have been a member of the Charters Towers Pottery Club for 28 years.
I make hand made sculptures using Feeney's BRT and White Raku clay. I use a combination of slabs and flattened coils of clay to make my pieces. I decorate with coloured slips, underglazes, oxides and glazes. The pieces are fired twice in an electric kiln.
I enjoy making a variety of subjects: the old churches of Charters Towers, the fruit bats of Lissner Park and brightly coloured fish from my imagination.
Education:
Liverpool Art School. 1974-1975
Camberwell School of Art and Craft. 1975-1978
Exhibition Highlights:
Touched by Clay 365. The Drill Hall Studio. 2019
Made from Scratch. Museum of Tropical Queensland. 2013.
Centenary of Federation Heritage Sculpture Trail. World Theatre. 2001
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