A quiet tribute to Dianne Mangan and the journey of life’s cycles for all entireties.
Wandering through memories of people, time and place, ‘Encircle’ treads delicately and beautifully through the stories that make us.
The individual elements that are an inspiring influence on the greater picture of the fragility of life, what we make of it, where we aim, what we create, what we see, who influences our soul, or what we become.
The chemical elements that influence us, that we are derived from and return to.
Explored in paintings from Kate Gorman, a long-standing friend and artistic collaborator of the recently departed Dianne Mangan, who was originally planned to be joining Kate in this exhibition, and the ceramics of Glenn England, which, in a symbol of hope, have returned to Glenn and The Hive following a journey of their own.
Our respects go out to the family of Dianne Mangan and the artistic community that has lost an illuminating member. Thank you, Dianne, for those you have touched.
Kate Gorman – Encircle
It has been hard to pinpoint the inspiration for this series, as there is an element of my subconscious at play, processing emotions and memories.
I am focusing on quiet, calm, serene, restful subjects as I paint. The loss of a friend and mentor, an inspiration to the art world, has impacted me. Portraying and finding a peaceful place in nature to reflect on this gentle person has led to a calming series that pays respects to nature and all the moments, memories and influences in all our lives that inform a rich world of connections in the cycle of life.
Glenn England – Encircle
Glenn’s move to the foothills of the Dandenongs has given her a wealth of inspiration. She works with soft colours and textures, natural forms based on seedpods and the lines and patterns of nature to create her interpretation of the environment she lives in.
When walking in the bush or working in her garden surrounded by eucalypts, Glenn appreciates the overall picture but also sees the tiny details: the subtle colouring of the of the fallen leaves, the patterns on the bark, the fallen blossoms, the seed pods. Each of these small elements contribute to her understanding of the continuous yearly cycles of the natural world.
She considers seedpods to be the ultimate vessel, and this series of work highlights the important role of seeds in our life.
In addition to this series that has finally arrived at The Hive after an adventure of its own, (come to the Opening, or just ask to learn more), the one unique porcelain vessel included in the exhibition is a tribute piece in memory of Dianne Mangan and her work.
Encircle runs for the month of August.
