Artist Talk | Critical Clay

Join us at FORM Gallery to celebrate the artists

Hear artists discuss their work as they share an intimate insight into their creative inspirations and practices.

Arrive early and grab a coffee at FORM Café!

This event is free but RSVP is essential.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Ceramic sculpture and functional ware by Linda Bloomfield, Andrea Vinkovic, Rita Brooks, Vaughan Smithson, Elaine Bradley and Tracey Lee Bergh.

In recent times, the term ‘two minutes to midnight’ has been used to highlight the destruction and disaster threatened by climate change and resource depletion. As a timely reminder that the clock is ticking, the artists in this group exhibition, Critical Clay, use humour as well as thoughtfulness to present ceramic sculptures addressing the use of critical minerals.

Tin, lithium and cobalt appear on Australia’s Critical Minerals List, which highlights substances in short supply yet high demand globally.  These minerals are used extensively in ceramics as glaze materials, yet their increasing scarcity is driving up prices for individual, industry and community studios.

Presented as part of the Wedge Australian Ceramic Triennale 2025, Critical Clay shares hand built and glazed stoneware sculptures, wall works and floor pieces.