Current Exhibition: Human Nature is a powerful and evocative solo exhibition by Victorian based glass artist, Crystal Stubbs. Crystal has taken her work to a new level using her multi-faceted skills as a glass artist. She uses hot-formed, carved and casting techniques combined with ceramics and bronze. These inspired works explore the relationship between mankind and the natural world. Elements of her works defer to her surroundings and her observations growing up in country Victoria with her parents who are both acclaimed wildlife artists. Central to this exhibition is the image of the egg. In her artist statement Crystal refers to The Egg as "representing the fragile natural world. Human hands and egg cups hold eggs, depicting a strained relationship where nature is forced to conform. In contrast, the female figure embraces the egg and reflects a protective and nurturing relationship. Images of endangered birds and feathers symbolise the existence of life. Human Nature aims to open the viewers eyes to our natural world." |