Artists: Alicia Allan | Aunty Anita Wano-Sumner | Aurora Elwell | Bunda Art | EB Jewellery | Ash and Kirralee Robinson | Julya Hegarty | Rick Hayward
Information:
artisan is thrilled to present the 2024 edition of our long-standing UNLEASHED exhibition, shining a spotlight on the next generation of Queensland's most promising craft and design talent. For over two decades, this exhibition has launched the careers of many of the state's talented emerging artists and designers.
For 2024, UNLEASHED has brought together a curated selection of outstanding early-career practitioners nominated by arts leaders from every corner of Queensland. A panel of esteemed curators, educators, and artists - including Anna Varendorff, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Dr Carol McGregor, Ian Were and Trish Szonert - has worked with Artisan's team to identify a diverse cohort reflecting the incredible talents from across Queensland.
This state-wide survey celebrates the future of Queensland craft and design, exploring how today's innovators are converging traditional techniques with cutting-edge concepts. From ceramics and furniture design, jewellery and more, experience the fresh perspectives and bold visions that make this exhibition a must-see biennial event.
This is a chance to discover the Queensland’s pioneers poised to shape Queensland's creative landscape for years to come. Join us at the opening event on June 21 as we unveil and celebrate UNLEASHED 2024!
Exhibition:
If you can't make it to the opeing event, the exhibition runs from 22 June - 19 October. More information available via our website and socials.
Image credits:
Rick Hayward (2024) ‘A’ Chair, ebonised Blackwood and Danish Paper Cord. 190 x 90 x 45cm. Photography by Rick Hayward.
Aunty Anita Wano-Sumner (2024), Big Waru (Turtle) My Totem, natural raffia. 97.5 x 105 x 4cm. Photography by Cherrie Hughes.
Aurora Elwell (2023) Balance, midfire clay and glaze. 50 x 30 x 30cm. Photography by Anna Singleton.
Rick Hayward (2024) ‘A’ Chair, ebonised Blackwood and Danish Paper Cord. 190 x 90 x 45cm. Photography by Rick Hayward.
Rick Hayward (2024). Asym Mirror, ebonised Blackwood, 12k White Gold, 22k Moon Gold, Glass. 600 x 400 x 30cm. Photography by Daniel Mulheran.Image credits:
EB Jewellery (2024). Photography by Ebony Birks.
EB Jewellery (2024) The Reflect Earrings, silver. 10 x 3 x 0.175cm. Photography by Ebony Birks
Julya Hegarty (2024). Twelve Horses of the Apocalypse, hand coloured slip, vessel and base, hand cut black clay flowers, handmade ceramic unicorns, clear glaze and gold lustre. 51cm x 33cm x 33cm. Photographed by Julya Hegarty.
Alicia Allan (2024). Unruly Garden, Silver. Dimensions variable. Photographed by Alicia Allan.
