3D artists share varied creativity

Serendipity has been defined as ‘‘the faculty of making happy and unexpected discoveries by accident’’.

It’s also the name chosen for an exhibition of artworks by seven women, brought together by chance as students at the Learning Connexion in Taita.

The range of media and themes on show – jewellery, ceramics, glass, bronze, painting – reflects their diverse backgrounds and interests.

Photographer and sculptor Vicky Bradshaw, whose most recent artistic passion is street photography, says they share a common enthusiasm for developing creativity through serendipity.

Judith Le Harivel, a former architect who is currently experimenting with sculptural forms in glass and ceramics, says they met as students of ‘‘ amazing ceramics tutor’’ Mel Ford.

‘‘We all share a fascination for 3D – ceramic sculpture, bronze, glass, Pal Tiya, jewellery, but some of us also paint, illustrate, make prints and take photographs.’’ The others exhibitors are: Marion Daue, an Upper Hutt resident who said she had done the ‘‘corporate career thing’’ and was seeking a change of pace, energy and stimulation.

Karin McCombe-Jones is studying at TLC in between teaching art at Hutt Intermediate School. As a former dance teacher the theme of movement resonates through her paintings and bronze sculptures.

Louise Caig, a former nurse who has always indulged in art and crafts, and currently focuses on illustration and jewellery.

Rebecca Haggerty, who uses mainly clay and Oamaru stone to explore repetition, and the shifting of foreground and background.

Jennie Sherwin is inspired by organic forms from nature and is always collecting seed pods to stimulate ideas for her 3D forms in sterling silver, glass and bronze.

TLC graduate Lesley Ranson is also exhibiting as guest artist.