So here goes, the very first instalment of "Gals of Glazz".
My first lady that I would like to introduce you to is my good friend George Agius. Well know for her almost edible pieces, think doughnuts, plums and pears, fairy sprinkles... Georgie makes incredible art and has also assisted me to make my work. I love her work! I met Georgie how I met many of these talented broads, at the Jam in Adelaide. Like me, George went through as an associate. The kinds of works George makes are bright and beautiful, takes lots of her inspiration from family and food. One of my favourite pieces of hers are her incredible egg glasses! Oh and her pineapple pieces! So here we go have a read, and get to know our first gal of glazz, George Agius.
Gals of Glazz
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1.
Who are you and
what do you do?
My name is George Agius and I am a glass artist originally
from New Zealand but now based in Adelaide. I came to Adelaide to partake in
the two-year training program at the JamFactory and have made this city my
home. In my work memory, heritage and ancestry are explored and I aim to display
these narratives in a way that is familiar and yet unsettling to the viewer to
evoke the awareness of the absent figure. Through glass objects I aim to conjure
contemplative nostalgia in the viewer.
2.
What do you make?
My production work stems from my artistic practice. I
make small sculptures like Christmas Puddings, Pears and Plums and Ice Cream
cups. In terms of my art works they are increasingly becoming more personal and
tend to be related to objects that stimulate memory and result in a whimsical
aesthetic (think table settings, family imagery, hot water bottles and food).
3.
Why do you make?
Tough question. I guess I love coming up with a concept
and the entire process that comes with creating, drawing, research,
experimentation and finally seeing your idea come to fruition. It is very
satisfying for the soul.
4.
What’s you colour
palette?
Whatever suits the design or concept…I tend to use a
lot of opaque colours rather than transparent’s.
5.
What’s your
proudest achievement?
Mmmm I guess it was creating my work “Whanau: A Breakfast
for Ancestors” and watching my usually quite emotionally controlled Mother
become overwhelmed, it was a special moment for me.
6.
Hot or Cold?
The hotter the better.
7.
What’s your dream
project?
To create an artwork for a major Australian or
international gallery is the dream for me…nothing like dreaming big right?
8.
What’s your
influences?
Family and memories are what influence my work; more
specifically my Grandmother and Mum, their stories, our cultural heritage and
of course their cooking.
9.
What’s coming up
for you? Or what are you looking forward to?
I have my first solo show next year which I am super
pumped about.
I am also going home to New Zealand for Christmas with
the family where I plan on raiding the photo albums and family archives for
inspiration for my show…as well as having a good G and T with my Mum on the
deck whilst we natter and watch the lambs frolicking in the paddocks below.
10.
If you could only
eat 3 foods for the rest of your life what would they be?
Sushi, Mums chocolate chip
cookies and pineapples.
Thanks so much Georgie! Can't wait to see what you come up with for your solo! If you wanna check out more of George's work head to her sweet web site which you can click on here .
