ARTIST TALK | Chester Nealie Etched in Fire

ARTIST TALK | Chester Nealie Etched in Fire

Join renowned woodfire potter, Chester Nealie, in the gallery with his life's work to hear the stories behind a selection of his pots.

By Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

Date and time

Saturday, January 25, 2025 · 1:30 - 3:30pm AWST

Location

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

64 Wittenoom Street Bunbury, WA 6230 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Internationally recognised woodfire potter, Chester Nealie, will be giving a one-off artist talk surrounded by works on display at BRAG as part of his exhibition, Etched in Fire.

Cost: Free. Registrations are essential.


About the artist

Chester Nealie born in Rotorua, New Zealand, in 1942, is a renowned potter celebrated for his mastery of wood-fired ceramics. He has held numerous solo exhibitions in New Zealand and Australia, and has participated in group exhibitions across Japan, Korea, China, the USA, Canada, and Europe. His works are featured in prestigious collections, including the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney and the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa. Chester Nealie's current survey exhibition Chester Nealie's current survey exhibition is now on display at BRAG, Etched in Fire is now on display at BRAG.

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Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

Bunbury Regional Art Galleries (BRAG) is the premier public art gallery in the South West, Western Australia.

BRAG is an icon in the South West community, giving regional artists and audiences valuable exposure to contemporary and traditional art, and providing exhibition and artistic development opportunities for artists working in regional and remote locations. Through our diverse programme of exhibitions and workshops focusing on community access and engagement, BRAG invites you to experience the arts through discovery and creativity.

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery is owned and operated by the City of Bunbury.

BRAG is open to the public from 10am - 4pm Wednesday to Sunday (including public holidays and by appointment for group bookings only on Monday and Tuesday. Entry is FREE.

Location: 64 Wittenoom Street Bunbury WA 6230Phone: 08 9792 7323Email: artgallery@bunbury.wa.gov.au

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