Art & Alchemy - a glass exhibition
Artwork by Christine Cathie
Artform Gallery in Matakana hosts an exciting new exhibition entitled ‘Art & Alchemy’, featuring the works of five local artists: Christine Cathie, Elizabeth McClure, Vicki Fanning, Kim Logue, and Kathryn Bartlett.
The two-week glass art exhibition, running from 30 March to 12 April, will showcase a variety of works from these skilled artists, each of which bring to the exhibition a unique perspective, highlighting a variety of glassmaking techniques and approaches.
Kim Logue
Kim relocated to the family farm in Tomarata after completing her Bachelor of Applied Arts in 2012. This rural home imbues her work with conversations about family history, geology, and conservation. Her artistic practice uses traditional ‘Lost Wax’ methods to cast recycled glass, as well as creating innovative techniques to cast obsidian pieces. Kim’s artwork features in national and international collections, and she has been recognised in prominent overseas arts awards.
Christine Cathie
Christine’s works exploit the translucent nature of glass by working with light and shade, building smooth graceful forms with slender curves - letting the light glide in. Her sculptures have been exhibited throughout the world and she has won numerous awards. Christine’s work is included in the collections of Te Papa Tongarewa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs New Zealand, Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, Denmark, and corporate and private collections both nationally and internationally
Elizabeth McClure
Scottish-born Elizabeth has an international reputation as an accomplished artist and educator. She now resides locally with a workshop in Matakana, although she has lived, worked and taught in many countries, and exhibited worldwide in solo and group exhibitions. Her glass ranges from large scale architectural commissions, through to object making (primarily glassblowing), and intimate jewellery pieces. Her work is design driven with an exquisite colour palette.
Vicki Fanning
Vicki’s work echoes glass’s ability to hold and deliver a message. Historically, this was primarily through church windows, but in the modern digital era glass has a multitude of uses in the spread of information and imagery. Vicki has exhibited numerous times in New Zealand and overseas. She has works in public collections at Sarjeant Gallery and Auckland Museum, and many private collections. Works in this show were made as part of her 2023 Residency at New Zealand Glassworks.
Kathryn Bartlett
Kathryn divides her time between studios in Omaha and Auckland. Her cast glass pieces often have an emotive quality, inspired by the artist’s memories, experiences, and observations. Kathryn was a recent finalist at the R.T Nelson Sculpture Awards, the Waikato Small Sculpture Awards, and New Zealand Sculpture OnShore. She has also been a finalist in the Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Awards, and a recipient of the Sue Robertson Award for Empathy. Immerse yourself in the world of glass art and don’t miss the opening evening of ‘Art & Alchemy’ on Saturday 30 March from 5-7pm for a wonderful opportunity to meet these talented women.