The name of the exhibition derives from the fact it features:
- Three dimensional objects – boxes, pots and scarves
- Three materials – wood, ceramic and silk
- By two Benalla artisans
The ceramics and scarves were created by Susan Buykx, while the boxes are by David Moore.
Susan said she started pottery many years ago, taking a few classes, but mainly as a relaxation at home.
“I love it,” she said.
“Glaze materials are very expensive, so due to the vagaries of our income as dairy farmers, I started tepee firing for which I had all the necessary commodities to hand at little or no cost.
“The process is unpredictable, which I find fascinating but also reflects the natural beauty of the landscape.
“I also started making silk scarves, which were popular and helped finance my pottery habit.
“I am now experimenting with kiln-fired clays and glazes. Terracotta is beautiful to work with and as I learn about glazes, it is all so interesting. We never stop learning.
“I feel very fortunate to be able to bring joy to folk, by spending time doing things that bring me such pleasure.”
David said this would be his third exhibition at AGoO, and his second alongside Suzie.
“When I look at what I made for that first exhibition, I recognise how my work has evolved, and I hope, improved,” he said.
“The direction of this development is rarely planned, is not obvious in the short term, but somehow plots its own path as styles emerge and techniques improve.
“I have all but stopped doing drop-in lids and pen holders as interest in both of these diminishes.
“Almost all my boxes now feature the wooden hinge that people increasingly associate with my work and have come to expect.
“These hinges are elegant and provide a point of difference to the more common brass or metal hinges.
“I am also doing quite a few boxes with a cradle support base. Overall, the boxes have increased in size with more complexity internally.
“Some things, however, have not changed, as I still look to contemporary styling and simple clean external lines.
“Sometimes that simplicity can be deceiving, as some details can be quite complex to execute.
“Every box is still unique with dimensions, materials and design varying depending on its purpose, on what materials are available and where my imagination takes me.
“A nice box is a wonderful personal treasure chest for all sorts of small objects. Use them to store treasured items or as stand-alone items on display for their own sake.”
The exhibition opening, and a chance to meet the artists, will be from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, November 29.
AGoG is open 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Monday, closing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
