Denver Mottau

CAROLINE GIBBES ‘TURNING HEADS’ @ THE ARTHOUSE GALLERY

TURNING HEADS is a playful and satirical glimpse at life, skilfully created by Caroline Gibbes through her art. Working with clay and bright glassy glazes, Gibbes’ takes us on a whimsical journey showcasing her unique and authentic approach to ceramics. This, her first solo exhibition of hand-built ceramics, highlights a dynamic and sophisticated style that stands-out and commands your attention.

Caroline’s head turning characters are a manifestation of her thoughts and feelings, literally exploding out of her head and hands to turn-out the works on display.

Emerging from a creative background in jewellery, fashion and interior design in Australia and South East Asia, Caroline’s experience shows-up gracefully in her sculptures. Experimenting with this medium has helped her to express her emotions through her art, taking on board the vital importance of humour in our changing times.

Caroline Gibbes’ TURNING HEADS is on view at the Arthouse Gallery, 66 McLachlan Avenue Rushcutters Bay until 18 August 2018.

 

Published by Denver Mottau

Denver’s passion for music, cinema and the arts began at an early age when accompanying his grandmother in her rounds of the entertainment circuits - gaining exposure to Hollywood’s Broadway musicals. This education continued throughout his childhood as the heart-felt melodies of yester-year, and the fantasy of the Golden Years of Hollywood embraced our lives. Choosing a pathway that incorporated all aspects of Sydney lifestyle, Denver was able to make inroads with a variety of independent newspapers and publications to write about subjects of community interest. Over time, he had published a good many front-page stories, helping to overturn political decisions and make an impact on the local scene. What he has enjoyed most is researching areas of health and fitness, music, food and fashion to try and understand what excites the average Sydneysider in their lifestyle and interests. It becomes an on-going avenue of discovery, one that provides great ammunition for stories. Meanwhile, life goes on and the stage is set for reviewing the creativity in visual and performing arts. The challenge is ever present and the results most fulfilling!