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Ernabella Ceramics – recent works

Curated by Greg Mallyon 

The remote South Australian community of Ernabella celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008. Located 440 Kms south west of Alice Springs it has developed an international reputation for its high quality crafts. Ceramics, batik, weaving and printmaking are among the art forms exhibited by Ernabella artists.
International collections including the British Museum, London, Edinburgh City Gallery, The Museum of Natural History, Lyon and The Ethnographic Museum. Osaka have acquired works from this unique art centre.

In 2003 a ceramic studio was established in the community with local men and women being trained in various aspects of ceramic production. Workshops in batik (lost wax) decoration, already employed successfully in fabric design were extended to ceramics. As a result large scale urns and platters, small vases and other sculptural forms have been regularly exhibited throughout Australia and overseas. The success story of ceramic production continues in 2009 with emerging and established artists building on the developments of the past.

Artists frequently depict Dreamtime legends or decorate ceramics with images of bush tucker. Birrung Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of recent developments in the production of Ernabella ceramics.

Artists: Ernabella Artists

Directions from National Art School:

Birrung Gallery World Vision Australia, 134 William St Woolloomooloo
Turn left from the exit on Burton St to the bus stop. Take bus no. 389 [every 10 mins] as far as Stanley St near Crown St. [2 stops, 3 mins]. Turn right and walk to Crown St, turn right again into Crown and walk to William St. Cross William St and turn right. Walking along the left hand side of William St, cross Palmer St and Bourke St. 134 is on the corner of William and Bourke. [approx 360 metres total]

Tjunkaya Tapaya, Ngayaku walka (My design), 2007