I am thrilled to be a part of this exhibition which opened last weekend at Mossgreen Gallery. Curated by Prue Venables, this exhibition includes the work of 25 Australian Ceramicists and is a tribute to the incredible life and work Janet Mansfield and her contribution to the field of ceramics.
Curator's Message: Prue Venables
Throughout her life, Janet Mansfield OAM worked tirelessly across the field of ceramics. As writer, publisher and a dedicated maker she embraced, encouraged and promoted all aspects of this wide ranging profession and used the recognition she gained personally to firmly position Australian Ceramics on the world stage. Janet Mansfield had an unbounded, passionate enthusiasm for clay in all its forms accompanied by an insatiable thirst for learning, and, with great generosity and kindness, she taught, inspired and supported Ceramic artists worldwide.
The making of useful pots was for Janet a consuming passion and through this and her tireless promotion of the crafts she demonstrated the beauty of handmade things compared to the mechanically made. An inspirational speaker, Janet lit up a multitude of conferences and potters meetings with her good humour and interesting tales, uniting and leading a world family of potters with her generosity and enthusiasm. As maker, exhibitor, author, editor, publisher, teacher and innovator, Janet Mansfield was a leader of our time – but always alongside all the accolades she received, it was the people she loved the most. Across the world she will be sadly missed. This exhibition displays work of great innovation and substance from across the broad sphere of Australian Ceramics. All has been influenced by Janet Mansfield and her legacy.
Exhibition 1-22 February 2014
Mossgreen Gallery, 926-930 High Street, Armadale, Victoria
