THROWN IDENTITIES

Suemi Chiba

Friday 12 September – Saturday 11 October

Exhibition Launch: 5.30pm, Thursday 11 September

In Thrown Identities, Suemi Chiba explores surface and form as a means of storytelling, using rich layers of glaze, colour and texture to evoke place, memory and landscape.

In her practice, Suemi experiments with different firing processes to achieve varied effects. Dark clays are fired using atmospheric methods, resulting in organic and unpredictable surface textures. White clays are fired in electric kilns, producing more controlled, elaborately decorated pieces.

Suemi’s work is grounded in classical pottery techniques and reflects a diverse cultural background shaped by her Japanese, British, Canadian and Australian heritage.

Entry to the galleries is free.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Moonah Arts Centre and Glenorchy City Council acknowledge the Muwinina people as the traditional owners of this Land on which we gather. We recognise all Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original owners and continuing custodians of the land and waters of this island, Lutruwita. We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present. We commit to working for a City that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

SAFE SPACE
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Image credit: Suemi Chiba, Beehive exhibition 2024, Ceramic Stoneware, soda fire, cone 10