cuttings from a homecoming’ by Carolyn V Watson is a refreshing exploration into the artist’s historical practice, reconstituting materials and revisiting previously resolved pieces. The result is a fresh, unburdened take on recurrent themes, including extensions of self, personal reflection, the hope of repair and renewal, and the pure delight of chance and studio accidents.
Carolyn V Watson anchors her practice in a place between the natural and the unknown. Building on a bedrock of authentic objects, her final pieces appear at once familiar but also strange and other-worldly. Watson is a multi-award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited in solo and group shows throughout Australia. Her work is held in international and Australian public and private collections.
Artist talk:
Saturday 12 Feb, 10.30am
Join curator Laura Brinin and artist Carolyn V Watson to hear about the inspiration and techniques of Carolyn’s practice.
Opening Event: Thursday, 10 February 6 – 8 pm
Image: dirt tooth grin, 2021, epoxy clay, antler pieces, convex mirror pieces, reclaimed timber, glass and porcelain spheres, polymer clay, beeswax, 37 x 14 12 cm
Photography Carl Warner
