Elena Strohfeldt
GOLD
31 Jan - 11 Feb 2024
G1
Opening Night
Friday 2 Feb | 6 - 8pm
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At first glance, "Gold" may seem like an ordinary collection of vases, each adorned with a name that reflects everyday life – "Getting Out of Bed," "Having a Shower," "Preparing Breakfast." However, this exhibition is far more than a mere display of ceramic artistry. It's a profound homage to the often overlooked struggles that many face in their daily lives.
In "Gold," each vase stands as a testament to the quiet victories that go unnoticed. In a world where achievements are often measured by grandiose accomplishments, this exhibition turns the spotlight onto the seemingly mundane. It's a recognition that for some, the simplest tasks can feel like climbing mountains. Each vase, with its unique design and name, symbolises a "gold medal" – a reward for overcoming the obstacles that make ordinary activities challenging.
This collection is deeply personal and born from an understanding that life's journey is not the same for everyone. For those battling mental health issues, physical disabilities, or any form of personal hardship, the routine can become an uphill battle. "Gold" honours this struggle, acknowledging that sometimes, just getting through the day is a significant achievement.
This artwork exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Adrian Bidinost.
Artist Bio
Elena Strohfeldt is an Australian artist based in Melbourne. She is self-taught and started working with ceramics in 2020, shortly after establishing her brand Elso Collective.
She handbuilds raw clay into modern ceramic sculptures combining art, design and functionality. Each of her pieces is watertight and fired to stoneware in textured earthy tones of brown, cream and sand.
In her short time as a ceramic artist, her work has been selected by the NGV for Melbourne Design Week in 2023 and 2024 and she has exhibited in prestigious galleries including Brunswick Street Gallery, JamFactory and Michael Reid. Her work is also stocked in stores across VIC, NSW, and QLD including Kate Nixon, Showroom X and Coastal Living.
Contact
Phone : (03) 9482 3550
mail@redgallery.com.au
Address
157 St Georges Rd
Fitzroy North, Victoria, 3068
Map
How to get here
Tram: route 11
Stop 21 just north of Edinburgh Gardens
Melway ref: 30B12
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Bus: 504 (Reid Street)
