The Exhibition is characterised by unpretentious qualities, humble forms and a natural stone-like character… This is further enhanced by the use of simple, functional designs and clean lines.
The beauty of her pottery lies in its simplicity, striving to embrace imperfection and connection to nature. As her practice became more simplified so did the line of the vessels. A key aspect is the appreciation of finding beauty in nature. Showing imperfections of a piece rather than hiding them, ….’making the mark’
Robyne Dowdall is an emerging multidisciplinary artist based in Tauranga, Aotearoa, with a background in commercial art, photography, garment design and creative direction across stage, film and print now working with clay, creating ceramic vessels.
Her work is grounded in a deep respect for nature, a passion for research and a commitment to slow, sustainable making. This sensibility drew her into the world of bonsai, where the discipline’s quiet observation and reverence for natural form led her to notice a need for handmade, useful objects.
Dowdall questions the proliferation of the mass-produced and is committed to a zero-waste practice, choosing to create vessels that are functional, unique and made in small quantities.
Sponsored by Gate Pā New World this exhibition launch preview is Friday 5 September at 5.30pm at the Incubator Creative Hub. Licensed Bar and Everyone is welcome.
On display at The Pot House Gallery and Studios from September 6 to September 27.