"[I'm inspired by] nature and, lately, racism - the injustice of it drives me to speak out." Gabby Malpas
Gadigal Country based mixed media artist Gabby Malpas is part of our upcoming group show, Life in Colour.
We are so excited to welcome the outstanding painter and ceramicist Gabby Malpas to Tyger for our upcoming show, Life in Colour.
The show brings together more than 30 incredible artists from all over the country.
Please join us on Saturday 16 November from 1pm as we celebrate Life in Colour in the company of the amazing artists involved in the show. Put your name down for this FREE event here, and while you’re there, pop your contact details on the mailing list to get early pre-sales access.
Gabby is a Gadigal-based artist, and a proud maximalist creating joyful and celebratory art.
We absolutely LOVE her work.
Ahead of the show opening, Gabby told us about flipping the script, how she creates her ceramic works, and speaking out against racism.
How would you describe your style?
"Modern Chinese in painting and ceramics: Flipping the script."
How do you create your works?
"[With] ceramics: A mixture of wheel thrown, hand built and applied decoration in a mixture of white and buff clays."
What's the story of your work in Life in Colour?
"The pieces on show are my adaptations of Peranakan ceramics found in Singapore, Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia."
What inspires you?
"Nature and lately, racism - the injustice of it drives me to speak out."
What do you hope people feel when they see your work?
"Joy."
Register for the opening celebration of Life in Colour on Saturday 16 November here.
