The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 54 No 1 April 2015

Spaces and Places
paper
boat
press
an atelier in Brisbane
paper boat press gallery, in Ashgrove Brisbane, is only two and a half years old. For most of the year it
houses the ceramic work of Kylie Johnson - vessels, ornaments and jewellery. During its short history as
a gallery it has hosted one group show and five solo shows. Highlights from 2014 were Victorian potter
Bridget Bodenham's first solo exhibition matter and spirit, along with exhibitions by international
visitors Momoko and Tetsuya Otani from Shigaraki in Japan. The overwhelming response to these
exhibitions led to sell-out shows, with the Otanis also giving a successful demonstration at the Brisbane
Clay School.
The beautiful old building, built in 1926, also has a studio out the back and a residence further back -
a true atelier. The gallery space is small, intimate and simple, and furnished with an eclectic collection of
wooden furniture and shop fittings - some very old pieces and some purpose made.
Each exhibition and shop fit-out is a joy to create in this goldilocks 'not too big not too small' gallery.
On the back wall is a changing installation (made with ceramic letters) of the poetry of Kylie Johnson;
however the featured wall quote by Sir Herbert Read chosen for Bridget Bodenham's May 2014
exhibition was a favourite and remained in place for the rest of the year .
the art of pottery
is of all arts
the one that fuses together
in indestructible unity
earth and heaven
matter and spirit
http://paperboatpress.com
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