Jacqueline Bradley
Jacqueline Bradley makes sculptures, installations and assemblages that investigate our physical and visceral relationships to the outdoors. Bradley is both a maker and an observer. Her beautifully crafted objects are used to create installations that explore the complexity of these connections.
In this exhibition, the works act as a root system planting themselves within the gallery, spreading in many directions as they2022 CGW the tender catalogue lead the viewer through the space. The story starts in late summer and continues through into early spring to complete a single seasonal cycle. Bradley uses the peach and other stone fruit as a symbol to consider the phases of growing, feeding, and rotting.
the tender refers to flesh both human and fruit, engaging our senses of sight, smell, and touch. This bodily association provides links not only to fertility but also how we experience beauty, kindness, and pleasure.
This new body of work was developed as part of the Artist in Residence program at Canberra Glassworks in 2021-22, which is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts.
In association with Aquifer, Feb – May 2022, A Territory-wide program of dialogue, events and exhibitions responding to the current climate crisis.
Curated by Aimee Frodsham.
Image: Jacqueline Bradley, Two Peaches, 2021, glass and peaches. Photo by Brenton McGeachie for the artist.