“I want people to respond in a way that brings change. While we might feel that we are small and can't change things, I want people to feel that we can all be a part of the solution.” Al Phemister

Apr 14

Written By GoLive

The superb Yass-based sculptor Al Phemister is one of the outstanding artists in Tyger’s upcoming group show, *Living in Another World*. Photo by Hannah Phemister.

Tyger is thrilled to welcome back gallery favourite and outstanding Yass-based sculptor Al Phemister for our upcoming abstract landscapes show, Living in Another World.

The show brings together around 40 artists from all over the country to show us the world we know and love through an abstracted lens.

Living in Another World runs from 19-28 April at Tyger Gallery in Yass. The online catalogue for the show will go out to subscribers soon. Sign up here now to make sure you don’t miss out on your favourite works.

Al’s superb work in the show is Yam Suph.

“[It’s about] Reeds! Forgotten and unbidden. Used to clean waterways, in building, or for music,” says Al.

“Overlooked and ignored, this simple plant is an underwater wonderland. Reimagined in steel to show how robust it is in nature.”

It’s a stunning piece.

Ahead of the show, Al told us about encouraging people to look at the ordinary with new eyes, taking responsibility to reduce waste, and how we can all be part of the solution.

How would you describe your work?

“I am a sculptor working mostly in steel. I feel inspired by the things around me and try to reinvent things in steel to show a new perspective. I want to encourage people to look at the ordinary with new eyes. To this end, I coax forms from metal into new shapes and forms.”

What inspires you?

“I am inspired by the world around me. The natural world and the man made. I look at the ways that we do things and wish we could do it better.”

“I am passionate about recycling, reusing and reimagining things so that they can have another life. I feel that there is too much waste in our world, and that each of us can take some responsibility to change things.”

What do you hope people feel when they see your work?

“I want people to respond in a way that brings change. While we might feel that we are small and can't change things. I want people to feel that we can all be a part of the solution, just like small things in the environment are necessary for an ecosystem to coalesce.”