Event Title: Peregrinations.
Participating Artists: Avital Sheffer.
Venue:
Gadfly Gallery,
131B Waratah Ave,
Dalkeith WA 6009.
Description: The world of antiquity is a constant source of inspiration for Avital Sheffer. She is particularly interested in the "frayed edges of religions and mythologies", where dialogue and cross-fertilization with other cultures takes place. As a metaphor for her own migration to Australia from Israel 11 years ago, her own story merges with that of countless others whose personal experiences of conflict, migration, dislocation and renewal intersect with the dilemmas between traditions and modernity
Sheffer has created great interest around the world with her hand-formed earthenware vessels whose forms speak of the ancient world whilst creating a sense of transition to the modern. Each unique piece is richly embellished with exquisite motifs and calligraphy from ancient Jewish and Middle Eastern texts.
Avital is the recipient of two Australia Council grants and was last year elected to the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva. She has been a finalist in many important art awards over the last couple of years.
Sheffer's work has been touring Australia for the last two years, but this is the first time that Avital has exhibited in Western Australia. It is with pleasure that we invite you to meet Avital and experience the beauty of these 18 never-before-seen vessels either at the preview night or the opening night, and enjoy the company of our guest speakers.
Dates: 12 November 2010 to 28 November 2010.
Opening Times: Tuesdays by appointment, Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 2- 5pm. Closed Monday and Public Holidays.
For more information, contact: http://www.gadflygallery.com/
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