'Showtime'
Gerry O'Connor & Ann O'Connor
October 7 to 29, 2017

Gerry's new work will appear on this page from opening day, October 7th
Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page for a preview or to RSVP for the opening at 3.00pm on October 7th.
Alternatively you can ring the gallery on 07-54296404

Gerry O'Connor

Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to contact the gallery for prices of Gerry's work.

Please note - 
Not all the artworks shown here are on site at the gallery at any given time. 
If you would like to view a particular artwork at the gallery please contact us first so we can ensure that it is at the gallery.
07-5429 6404
or
admin@artoncairncross.com.au
Many Thanks, Jane and Tony

Raku

Born: Monto, Queensland.
Resides: Mt. Glorious, Queensland

Gerry O'Connor was born in Monto in 1939 and initially trained as a letterpress printer and journalist on his family's newspaper, The Monto Herald. His career expanded in journalism through newspaper to radio and then television including time working on The Courier Mail (Queensland State daily paper) and 13 years with the ABC. In 1986 he became a permanent part-time lecturer and tutor in journalism at Central Queensland University, Rockhampton which allowed him time by 1990 to graduate from a 3 year certificate course in Studio Ceramics at Rockhampton TAFE. In 1993 Gerry and his wife Ann, established a joint studio and he was able to pursue a full-time career as potter and sculptor. Gerry's main fascination is with raku - the simplicity and unpretentious nature of the medium. "….that is the branch of ceramics that fires my imagination and suits my personality. I love its directness, vigour and colour."

Most of Gerry's work is sculptural. A combination of ideas from his mind and suggestions from the medium itself allowing the viewer to interpret each piece individually; as it should be. From human and animal forms to mythology, Gerry's creativity knows no shortage of inspiration. He has even found time to channel creative energy into playwriting. Gerry has been predominantly involved in joint exhibitions with his wife over the years. Since 1990 they have held annual exhibitions, firstly at Gallery 5 , Rockhampton. 

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Whirling Bowl - Raku - 23x19x19cm

Mystery I - Raku - 25x10x10cm

Mystery III - Raku - 19x10x10cm

Mystery II - Raku - 26x10x10cm

Prince - Raku - 22x16x10cm

Life Rhythm - Raku - 20x28x18cm

Han Horse - Raku - 33cm tall

"Orchid Vase" Raku Height 31cm

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
1991
- 'Visions of Now', Rockhampton City Gallery
1994
- Mura Clay Gallery, Sydney
- 'Figure it Out', Vision Arts Gallery, Brisbane
1995
- Fusions Gallery, Brisbane
- Contemporary Art and Design Gallery, Brisbane
1996
- Arte Pordenone Art Expo, near Venice, Italy
- 'A Different Way with Clay', Artissima Gallery, Brisbane
2015
- "Clay Paradoxes" with Ann O'Connor, Art on Cairncross, Maleny

Gerry is a member of the Society of Sculptors, Queensland and of the Queensland Potters Association. He has won several awards during his art career and is in public collections at the Rockhampton Civic Art Gallery and privately in Japan, the United States, Italy, Ireland and Holland as well as across Australia. 

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