BRUTALIST / Baroque
An exhibition by ceramic artists, Donalee Moriarty and Nicolette Johnson, exploring the shared qualities that unite their seemingly opposing styles.
Brutalism and Baroque are architectural styles founded on contrasting ideals. Emerging in the mid-20th century, Brutalism emphasised bold geometric forms and functionality, while the Baroque of the 17th and 18th centuries celebrated drama, movement, and ornamentation.
These influences can be seen in the ceramic practices of Donalee Moriarty and Nicolette Johnson. Moriarty's work draws on modernism, and restrained geometry, embracing the integrity of clay. It In contrast, Johnson creates romantic, stylised forms that evoke history, symbolic meaning, and beauty that evokes the sublime.
Despite their contrasting approaches, the artists' practices run parallel and complement one another, creating a dialogue that highlights the intrinsic qualities of each other's work. Both artists are locally based, with Moriarty living in Ipswich and Johnson in Brisbane.
BRUTALIST / Baroque is an Ipswich Art Gallery exhibition.
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- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
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- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)