Inspire & Evolve: Celebrating International Women's Day.

Inspire & Evolve: Celebrating International Women's Day.

A Collaborative Exhibition by Gallery Lowe & Lee and CBD Gallery.

Exhibition runs from 7 March to 6 April 2024

The captivating exhibition, titled ‘Inspire and Evolve: A Celebration of International Women’s Day,’ gracefully takes its place, guiding viewers through a contemplative exploration into the realms of personal growth and artistic advancement for each participating artist. Within the rich tapestry of this showcase, every artist embarks on a distinctive journey, drawing inspiration from the intricacies of their personal circumstances, laying the foundation for profound maturation in their creative pursuits.

As participants immerse themselves in their chosen mediums, a delicate process of evolution unfolds gracefully. Through the thoughtful refinement of artistic methods, a profound sense of satisfaction in one’s progress, and genuine joy in the act of creation, the artists navigate the transformative landscape of their craft.

This exhibition, showcasing the exquisite works of painters and ceramicists, not only pays tribute to International Women’s Day but also stands as a testament to the diverse and captivating approaches these creatives employ to express their limitless creativity. Their collective jubilation gracefully weaves together with the individual artistic narratives of female ceramists and painters, adding a dimension to their gathering in this theme. As they stand poised in more generous gestures, embodying female roles and societal perspectives, the result is an immersive and enriching experience that transcends the boundaries of inspiration and evolution.

Jinyoung Lee

Director of the gallery Lowe and Lee 2024

Featured Artists:

Adrienne Richards

Allison Mueller

Amanda Digby

Christine Shoji

Felicity O'Connor

Fiona Blake

Heidi Steller

Izette Felthun

Jules Irving

Junko Hagiwara

Lisa Hölzl

Tash Tribe

Tika Robinson

Opening: 6 - 8pm Thursday 7 March by Grace Cochrane AM, Independent Curator and Writer, former Senior Curator, Decorative Arts and Design, Powerhouse Museum.

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Adrienne Richards

1, Hill End Garden Platters #2 , 2019, Glazed Red Raku Stoneware with Oxides and Stains, 21x 50.5cm

2, Hill End Garden Platters #3, 2019, Glazed Red Raku Stoneware with Oxides and Stains, 21x 50.5cm

3, Hill End Garden with Wallaby #2, 2023, Glazed White Stoneware with Underglaze and Oxides, 28 x 21cm

4, Hill End Garden with Feral Goat in the back yard #2, 2023, Glazed White Stoneware with Underglaze and Oxides, 27 x 20cm

Allision Mueller

1, Monochrome #01, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 38 x 8cm

2, Monochrome #02, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 35 x 10cm

3, Monochrome #03, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 36 x 8cm

4, Monochrome #04, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 38 x 8cm

5, Monochrome #05, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 36 x 8cm

6, Monochrome Mini #01, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 28 x 8cm

7, Monochrome Mini #02, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 22cx 9cm

8, Little Chalk #01, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 23 x 8cm

9, Little Chalk #02, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 23 x 8cm

10, Little Chalk #03, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 25 x 8cm

11, Little Chalk #04, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 28 x 8cm

12, Little Chalk #05, 2024, Glazed Wheel Formed, 25 x 8cm

Amanda Digby

1, Small Saggar Fired Pebble Plate, 2023, Raku Clay, Rerrasigillata

2, Large Saggar Fired Pebble Plate, 2023, Raku Clay, Terrasigillata, 30d cm

3, Small Y saggar Fired Bowl, 2023, Raku Clay, Terrasigillata

4, Large Y saggar Fired Bowl, 2023, Raku Clay, Terrasigillata

5, Monolith, 2023, Terracotta Clay, Terrasigillata, 42h x 24d x 5.5w cm

6, Chimney Pot (Tall), 2023, Stoneware, Slip, Glaze, 33h x 9d cm

7, Chimney Pot (Oval), 2023, Stoneware, Slip, Glaze, 14h x 19d x13w cm

Christine Shoji

1, In the Pink :Triptych, Dragon’s Breath, 2021, Mixed Media on Paper (Ink and Wash, Conte, Soft Pastels, Water Colour), 67 x 85cm

2, In the Pink : Narrowneck, 2021, Mixed Media on Paper (Ink and Wash, Conte, Soft Pastels, Water Colour), 67 x 85cm

3, In the Pink : Circle of Life, 2021, Mixed Media on Paper (Ink and Wash, Conte, Soft Pastels, Water Colour), 70 x 70cm

4, In the Pink Diptych: After the fire, 2021, Mixed Media on Paper (Ink and Wash, Conte, Soft Pastels, Water Colour), 67 x 160cm

5, Woodbury Common : Triptych, Work on Paper, Framed, 185 x 82cm

6, La Belle Provence, Porcelain Plate Large, 39cm

7, Le Chateau, Porcelain Plate Large, 39cm

8, Sainte Victoire, Porcelain Plate Large, 39cm

Felicity O’Connor

1, Cyclic I, 2024, Acrylic + Gouache on Board (Framed), 44 x 62cm

2, Cyclic II, 2024, Acrylic + Gouache on Board (Framed), 44 x 62cm

3, Studio Interior with Chair, 2023, Oil on Canvas, 61 x 76cm

4, Everyday Evolution, 2020, Oil on Canvas (Framed), 125 x 94cm

Fiona Blake

1, Drawing in Blue Plate "the Boy", Underglazed Stoneware, 24x29cm

2, Drawing in Blue Plate "Equatorial walk", Underglzed Stoneware, 29x24cm

3, Drawing in Blue Plate "Equatorial Village", Underglazed Stoneware, 29x24cm

Heidi Steller

1, Saggar Artifact IV, 2023, Clay, Steel, Twine, 55cm Diameter

2, Stone Artifact VI, 2022, Clay, Steel, Twine, 60cm Diameter

3, Raku Artifact VII, 2024, Clay, Steel, Twine, 55cm Diameter

4, Black Smoke Fire Artifact II, 2023, Clay, Steel, Twine, 50cm Diameter

5, Smoked Artifact I, 2023, Clay, Steel, Twine, 48cm Diameter

Izette Felthun

1, Flow, 2023, Clay with Metal Stand, 52 x18 x9 cm

2, Blaze, 2022, Clay with Metal Stand, 54h x 24w x 20d cm

3, Grey Nomad, 2023, Clay with Metal Stand, 50 x 27 x 14cm

Jules Irving

1, Protector, 2021, Coil Built Glazed Black Mid-fire, 80 x 19 x 22cm

2, Hope, 2022, Coil Built Glazed White Mid-fire, 71 x 18 x 19cm

3, Cockatoo, Coil Built Glazed Burnished with Feathers, 42 x 22 x 22cm, 39 x 20 x 22cm

4, Sentinel Black, 2022, Coil Built Glazed Black Mid-fire Clay, 58 x 13 x 13cm

5, Sentinel White, 2022, Coil Built Glazed Raw White Mid-fire, 56 x 12 x 12cm

6, Ghost1, 2023, Coil Built Burnished Terra Sigillata, 54 x 14 x 14cm

7, Ghost2, 2023, Coil Built Burnished Terra Sigillata, 46 x 15 x 12cm

8, Ghost3, 2023, Coil Built Burnished Terra Sigillata, 44 x 12 x 12cm

Junko Hagiwara

1, Telegraph Hill Sanfrancisco, 2022, Watercolour on Paper, 30 x 23cm

2, Mission District Sanfrancisco, 2022, Watercolour on Paper, 30.5 x 46cm

3, Causeway Bay HongKong, 2023, Watercolour on Paper, 30 x 42cm

4, Haridwar Uttarakhand India, 2022, Watercolour on Paper, 42 x 30cm

5, Dotonbiri Osaka, 2021, Watercolour on Paper, 39.5 x 54.5cm

6, Jakarta Indoneasia, 2023, Watercolour on Paper, 30 x 42cm

Lisa Hölzl

1, Henrietta, 2023, Earthenware on Steel & Wood Base, 140 x 40cm

2, Freddie, 2023, Earthenware on Steel & Wood Base, 150 x 30cm

3, Gustava’s Kiss, 2023, Earthenware on Steel & Wood Base, 170 x 55cm

Tash Tribe

1, Celestial White Tsubo, 2024, Stoneware Vessel with Attachments, Slip and Glazed, 22 x 26cm

2, Circle of Life Tsubo, 2023, Stoneware Vessel with Attachments, Slip and Glazed, 26 x 21cm

3, Circumpunct Tsubo, 2023, Mid Fired Vessel with Slip and Ceramic Pencil Decoration, Glazed Inside, Cork Stopper, 30 x 25cm

4, Punk Ball #23, 2023, Mid Fire + Cork, 9cm

5, Punk Ball #24, 2023, Mid Fire, 9cm

6, Naked Earth Vessel #1, 2022, Mid Fire, 22 x 24cm

7, Punk Ball #25, 2023, Mid Fire, 9cm

8, Naked Earth Vessel #3, 2022, Stoneware, 25cm

9, Punk Ball #26, 2023, Mid Fire, 9cm

10, Naked Earth Vessel #2, 2022, Stoneware, 19 x 25cm

11, Punk Ball #6, 2022, Stoneware, 9cm