HI-VIS ARTS IN HONOUR OF Last chance to see a special pop-up ceramic exhibition

TIME is running out to visit a pottery exhibition displaying “Promise Keepers” – handsculpted artworks reflecting the vows we make in life, and the need to stop and reflect on them.

Malanda ceramic artist Annette Tranter launched her exhibition at the Tablelands Regional Pop Up Gallery last month.

It was relocated from the Tablelands Regional Gallery, which was closed due to storm damage.

The exhibition will close for the final time this Saturday, leaving just a couple of days left for those with an eye for the artistic to experience Ms Tranter’s intricate works.

“Each Promise Keeper is created to evoke a serious understanding of the importance of a promise given and received,” she said.

“In creating these cylindrical shapes, reflecting the cycle of life and fertility, I have drawn spiritual nourishment from the clay, water and fire used in the ceramic process.

“These vessels, with their narrow openings, are guardians for the written promises that can help us build deeper relationships as life travellers.”

Ms Tranter developed an interest in pottery in high school in the 1970s, when the arts and craft movement was emerging.

Her art teacher was passionate about water, clay and fire, grounding her in knowledge and skills of ceramics.

He organised summer schools and weekend workshops with some of Queensland’s notable potters of that time, including Carl and Philip McConnell, Merv Feeney, and David Smith.

“During my developing years I balanced my creativity with motherhood, studying and learning through TAFE, Southern Cross University in Toowoomba and workshops presented though the Cairns Potter’s Club,” she said.

“When you visit my studio, Bundarra Pottery at Malanda, you will find an eclectic range of ceramic art.

“My works reflect the tropical north with intricate carvings and handpainted motifs.”

Promise Keepers is on display in the Pop Up gallery, 112 Main St, Atherton.

Ms Tranter said she intended to further develop unique Promise Keepers to be used during sacred ceremonies through the Far North after the exhibition ends.

MEANING WITHIN: Malanda ceramic artist Annette Tranter is exhibiting a collection of ceramic artworks called 'Promise Keepers' on the Tablelands.

COME and learn the art of the raku pottery-making at the Cairns Potters Club open weekend in August. The western raku technique for pottery grew from the traditional Japanese method developed in the 16th century. The western raku process is to quickly h GENERATIONAL STORIES: Artist Heather Koowootha.

LANDSCAPE REFLECTION: One of Ms Tranter’s ceramic vessels in the Promise Keepers Pop Up Gallery exhibition.