Please join us for an informal conversation between exhibiting artist Shupiwe Chongwe and community-aunty-in-training Linda Iriza, in which the two will discuss their artistic practices in relation to their experiences and perspectives as representatives of the African diaspora, from facilitating community to preserving culture and tradition.

Bedforms is a solo exhibition by Walyalup/Fremantle-based artist Shupiwe Chongwe, presented by Cool Change in partnership with PS Art Space for Perth Festival 2025. Featuring ceramics alongside more recent forays into photography, video, and installation, Bedforms marks the first major solo presentation of Chongwe’s work, curated by Cool Change co-founder Grace Connors.

I’ve learnt recently that the will to make pottery comes to some people whilst they sleep. The older potters tell us that through their dreams, they were compelled to work with clay. I think of being called through my subconscious in such a way, I can’t imagine many stronger connections to the Earth than that.

—Shupiwe Chongwe (July 2024 • Choma, Zambia)

Artist talk:
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Free • Registration essential

Exhibition opening:
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday, 7 February 2025
w/ DJ Makonde
Free • Registration essential
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Exhibition duration:
8 – 21 February 2025

CC × PS:
Ground Level (PS Art Space)
22 Pakenham Street
Fremantle WA 6160

Sunday – Monday • Closed
Tuesday – Friday • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday • 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Unless otherwise specified

Please note:
1️⃣ PS Art Space’s ground-level galleries are wheelchair accessible.
2️⃣ This event will take place at a licensed venue where alcohol will be present.

This project is supported by City of Fremantle, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, PS Art Space, and Joe's Printing.

Cool Change is supported by the Visual Arts, Craft and Design Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.

Image: Mrs Mweemba firing traditional Tonga pottery in Gwembe Valley, Zambia. Photo: Shupiwe Chongwe.

Contact the host of CC In Conversation: Shupiwe Chongwe & Linda Iriza: Bedforms (Perth Festival 2025)