Johanna De Maine - Sublime Beauty - September 3 to 25, 2016
All works on this page are in this exhibition.
Proud to part of the new Horizon Festival on the Sunshine Coast.
Proud to part of the new Horizon Festival on the Sunshine Coast.
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Porcelain & Ceramic
Born - Holland Resides - Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Qld. Johanna De Maine is a Sunshine Coast ceramicist with an international reputation for her finely created porcelain with gold lustres. Over 40 years of experience from experimentation to perfecting techniques and from extensive academic studies has led to recognition of these captivating bowls, pots and vessels. Johanna draws from her environment to decorate these pieces with depictions of the Glasshouse Mountains; sails through Pumicestone Passage; local pineapple plantations and the vibrant celebration of the Woodford Folk Festival. Such surroundings are a rich source of inspiration indeed and have evolved with the gold lustres to be distinctive themes of Johanna's artworks. They adorn beautifully bulbous vases; gently curving plates and oval vessels to completely appeal to the eye as works of total beauty. The gold lustres catch the light across the surfaces from many angles and add the final touch of preciousness. Johanna De Maine has been receiving just rewards for persevering artistically and technically with these signature ceramics. The artist has undertaken major commissions for Coca-Cola, Qantas and Sheraton further heightening her already impressive international reputation. A vessel was selected by the Premier's Department of New South Wales and presented to Her Majesty the Queen during her 2000 royal tour. Then came the award of a Churchill Fellowship to study specific issues relating to lustre glazes, in Europe in 2001. This highly prestigious award is decided on merit and "demonstrated ability for further achievement". Johanna has studied practices at Delft, Royal Copenhagen and Stoke-on-Trent and to participate in workshops at Meissen and Royal Monaco. This has not only served to broaden her own knowledge and skills but also aid other Australian artists through lectures and articles since her return. In 2004 a magnificent work entitled "Rebirth" featuring a butterfly was presented by the Governor-General of Australia as his personal wedding gift to Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson. Later in the same year an unusual work in the form of an Icon (portraying the Glasshouse Mountains rather than a religious symbol) was acquired by the Gold Coast City Art Gallery into their prestigious ceramics collection. Already avidly collected by international and interstate connoisseurs it is worth recognising that the artist's home and influences are the Sunshine Coast. It is a unique place inspiring an experienced artist to achieve unique, precious, ceramic artworks. |
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS;
2016 "Sublime Beauty", Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2014 “Landscapes of the Mind”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2012 “Sailing My Universe”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2011 “Chinese Whispers”, Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney, N.S.W.
2010 “All that is Sublime”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
"15 Artists" (invited artist), Redcliffe City Art Gallery, Qld.
2009 “Exploring the Sublime”, Fusions Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
2008 “Back to the Future”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2005 Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2004 Makers Mark, Melbourne, Vic.
Makers Mark, Sydney, N.S.W.
2003 Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, Qld.
2001 Tony Gill Galleries, Montville, Qld.
1997 Fusions Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
1996 Gladstone Regional Gallery, Qld.
1995 Masters Show, H Block Gallery, QUT, Qld.
1994 Distelfink Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
Boyd Gallery, Narellan, N.S.W.
1989 Margaret Francey Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
1987 Potters Society, Sydney, N.S.W.
1984 Qld. Potters Association Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
Crafts Centre, Melbourne, Vic.
1983 Potters Society, Sydney, N.S.W.
1981 Mackay Harrison Galleries, Ballina, N.S.W.
1980 Gallery Up Top, Rockhampton, Qld.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Having participated in over 50 group exhibitions since 1980 a few highlights from the many are - 2007 International Contemporary Ceramic Exhibition, Jingdezhen, China (invitation only); 2004 Postcards from Queensland, Jingdezhen: 1000Years of Celebration of Porcelain, China; 1997 New Core Dept. Store, Suwon City, Korea; 1995 Heart of Craft, Noosa Regional Gallery; 1992 Salzbrand '92, Koblenz, W. Germany; 1992 A.V. Jennings Award selected show, Melbourne, Vic.; 1989 Four Ceramic Artists, Beaver Galleries, Canberra, A.C.T.; 1986 Teapot Show, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles, California; and 1985 Crafts Council of Queensland touring to Japan.
AWARDS AND PRIZES;
Since 1980 Johanna De Maine has won over 40 awards and prizes for her ceramics including the 3D award of the Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Art Award in 2011 and 2013 and the Highly Commended award at SCAP3D 2012. Works have been regularly selected finalists for such prestigious awards as the Moreton Bay Art Awards; Clunes Ceramic Award and Vasefinder International. The awarding of a Churchill Fellowship in 2001 to study the health and safety aspects of hand painting porcelain and using lustre glazes, further shows her commitment to all aspects of her art and the esteem in which she is held as a truly unique artist.
SELECTED COMMISSIONS;
Pacific Rim Thai Restaurant, Melbourne; Sheraton Breakwater Casino, Townsville; Sheraton Hotel Restaurant, Brisbane; Coca Cola International; and Qantas as well as numerous private commissions.
SELECTED COLLECTIONS;
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II (purchased and presented by the Premiers Dept. of New South Wales during the Royal Tour of 2000).
Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark (purchased and presented by the Governor General of Australia for their wedding in May 2004).
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; Parliament House, Canberra; Gold Coast Regional Gallery;
both the SanBao Ceramic Art Institute and the Porcelain Museum, Jingdezhen, PR China;
Queensland House, London; Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane; QUT Collection, Brisbane; Queensland Performing Arts Collection, Brisbane; City Art Gallery and Museum, Brisbane; Powerhouse Museum, Sydney; Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum; Moreton Bay Regional Council; Castlemaine Art Gallery, Victoria; Queen Victoria Art Gallery and Museum, Tasmania; Pioneer Potters Collection, Mackay; University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba and numerous private collections worldwide.
2016 "Sublime Beauty", Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2014 “Landscapes of the Mind”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2012 “Sailing My Universe”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2011 “Chinese Whispers”, Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney, N.S.W.
2010 “All that is Sublime”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
"15 Artists" (invited artist), Redcliffe City Art Gallery, Qld.
2009 “Exploring the Sublime”, Fusions Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
2008 “Back to the Future”, Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2005 Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2004 Makers Mark, Melbourne, Vic.
Makers Mark, Sydney, N.S.W.
2003 Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, Qld.
2001 Tony Gill Galleries, Montville, Qld.
1997 Fusions Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
1996 Gladstone Regional Gallery, Qld.
1995 Masters Show, H Block Gallery, QUT, Qld.
1994 Distelfink Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
Boyd Gallery, Narellan, N.S.W.
1989 Margaret Francey Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
1987 Potters Society, Sydney, N.S.W.
1984 Qld. Potters Association Gallery, Brisbane, Qld.
Crafts Centre, Melbourne, Vic.
1983 Potters Society, Sydney, N.S.W.
1981 Mackay Harrison Galleries, Ballina, N.S.W.
1980 Gallery Up Top, Rockhampton, Qld.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Having participated in over 50 group exhibitions since 1980 a few highlights from the many are - 2007 International Contemporary Ceramic Exhibition, Jingdezhen, China (invitation only); 2004 Postcards from Queensland, Jingdezhen: 1000Years of Celebration of Porcelain, China; 1997 New Core Dept. Store, Suwon City, Korea; 1995 Heart of Craft, Noosa Regional Gallery; 1992 Salzbrand '92, Koblenz, W. Germany; 1992 A.V. Jennings Award selected show, Melbourne, Vic.; 1989 Four Ceramic Artists, Beaver Galleries, Canberra, A.C.T.; 1986 Teapot Show, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles, California; and 1985 Crafts Council of Queensland touring to Japan.
AWARDS AND PRIZES;
Since 1980 Johanna De Maine has won over 40 awards and prizes for her ceramics including the 3D award of the Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Art Award in 2011 and 2013 and the Highly Commended award at SCAP3D 2012. Works have been regularly selected finalists for such prestigious awards as the Moreton Bay Art Awards; Clunes Ceramic Award and Vasefinder International. The awarding of a Churchill Fellowship in 2001 to study the health and safety aspects of hand painting porcelain and using lustre glazes, further shows her commitment to all aspects of her art and the esteem in which she is held as a truly unique artist.
SELECTED COMMISSIONS;
Pacific Rim Thai Restaurant, Melbourne; Sheraton Breakwater Casino, Townsville; Sheraton Hotel Restaurant, Brisbane; Coca Cola International; and Qantas as well as numerous private commissions.
SELECTED COLLECTIONS;
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II (purchased and presented by the Premiers Dept. of New South Wales during the Royal Tour of 2000).
Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark (purchased and presented by the Governor General of Australia for their wedding in May 2004).
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; Parliament House, Canberra; Gold Coast Regional Gallery;
both the SanBao Ceramic Art Institute and the Porcelain Museum, Jingdezhen, PR China;
Queensland House, London; Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane; QUT Collection, Brisbane; Queensland Performing Arts Collection, Brisbane; City Art Gallery and Museum, Brisbane; Powerhouse Museum, Sydney; Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum; Moreton Bay Regional Council; Castlemaine Art Gallery, Victoria; Queen Victoria Art Gallery and Museum, Tasmania; Pioneer Potters Collection, Mackay; University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba and numerous private collections worldwide.