Immersion in this body of work has allowed me to explore not only the dramatic physical details of mountainscapes, but also to think about the atmosphere and feel of the mountains. When I met ceramicist Rachel Harrex we quickly discovered in each other an awe for vast alpine landscapes, and our conversation soon turned to the silence, stillness and subtlety which we both hoped to express in our work on this theme. We've both left footsteps across South America, Europe and Asia (albeit in different decades!) and share a passion for the geography and mood of the mountains. Gradient refers to both the unique colour gradations when cold air and refracted light interplay with cloud, snow, ice and shadows, and the steep clines of rocky slopes.
Visiting Canberra and Orange this winter with the family, we found frost and snow and stunning stormy skies. A walk up Mount Canobolas was freezing but fun, a few scrappy snowballs were thrown and I had the opportunity to breathe in some extra alpine inspiration...
Gradient landscapes include elements of our unique Antipodean ranges, as well as memories from travels to Patagonia, the European Alps and mighty Dolomites, along with imaginings of peaks I'm longing to visit on other continents. I hope you can come to the exhibition and enjoy the chill.
I'm always happy to hear your feedback or queries, thank you for your continued interest in my work.
