“Raw Materials” a Collaborative Women's Exhibition

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Helen Robertson, "Pink Resist," nd

clay, slip and glaze, 18" x 24"

For ‘Raw Materials: Elementally Female’ Helen Robertson has gathered together a group of women whom she describes as

“creatively using a wide range of raw materials to express themselves with determination, perseverance, commitment and resilience.”

Robertson will exhibit a textile, clay & paint assemblage, ‘Re-Sist with Pink’, inspired by the pink hat brigade that protested President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

The show will include a mixed media & photographic installation of female body images by Heather Wattie; abstract paintings and photographs by Joyce Luna; printed images on fabrics by Athena Knibbs; paintings by Jennifer Johnston that explore female connectedness to nature, spirituality and healing; drawn images on animal skulls by Kimberley Jackson reflecting life’s raw ugliness and extraordinary beauty; paintings on sculpted metal by Cheri Knutson; landscape paintings by landscape designer Diane Costerton; and felting & textiles from raw fibres by Darcy Wanuk.

            “All the women are committed to create and explore their identity as females,” Robertson comments. “It takes sheer determination, true grit, to create this work for women who also run homes raise children, and have careers.”

Involving nine local artists, crossing six decades, with each artist representing their experiences visually using a variety of raw materials.  Expect an edgy show of art, including installations in ceramic, metal, textiles, print, found objects and paint. The show is curated by Helen Robertson.