Pneumatophores
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Artist: Samantha Collyer
Title: Pneumatophores
Year: 2021
Materials: Ceramic pit fired
Artist Statement
Living by the river one becomes drawn into the rhythms of the tides. Whilst submerged in its cool waters I observe the riverbanks, the plants and the living species that reside amongst them.
These tides wash in and out and reveal the common grey mangrove snuggled along the edges. Their roots known as ‘Pneumatophores’ grow vertically upwards, obtaining oxygen whilst often constantly submerged under water.
Their main function is respiration.
Mangrove roots collect the silt and sediment that tides carry in and rivers carry out towards the sea. By holding the soil in place, the trees stabilize shorelines against erosion maintaining the health of the river system.
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Title: Pneumatophores
Year: 2021
Materials: Ceramic pit fired
Artist Statement
Living by the river one becomes drawn into the rhythms of the tides. Whilst submerged in its cool waters I observe the riverbanks, the plants and the living species that reside amongst them.
These tides wash in and out and reveal the common grey mangrove snuggled along the edges. Their roots known as ‘Pneumatophores’ grow vertically upwards, obtaining oxygen whilst often constantly submerged under water.
Their main function is respiration.
Mangrove roots collect the silt and sediment that tides carry in and rivers carry out towards the sea. By holding the soil in place, the trees stabilize shorelines against erosion maintaining the health of the river system.
Please note that prices listed do not include shipping. Artworks may be collected in person - you will be contacted by BNSW once you have made your purchase to arrange pick up. If you require shipping, please contact us to arrange a quote.
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BIO
A diverse career in the Creative Industries - Artist specialising in Ceramic pit fired sculptures derived forms from her natural surroundings.
Curator and Artistic Director of the Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk founded in 2015 a triennial Sculpture Nature Walk in Brunswick Heads.
Visual Design, Visual Arts and Photography teacher at Southern Cross Distance Education
Experienced coordinator of Community Arts Programs - Glebe, Bondi Beach Pavilion, Byron Shire
Graduate of Sydney College of the Arts - 89'
Solo and Group shows including - Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Sydney; The Balmain Watchhouse, Sydney; Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Parramatta; Thursday Plantation, Ballina; Artscape , Byron Bay; SWELL, Currumbin QLD; Artisan Gallery, Brisbane; Northern Rivers Community Gallery, Ballina
Represented by Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah; Queenstown Art Society, Queenstown New Zealand
A diverse career in the Creative Industries - Artist specialising in Ceramic pit fired sculptures derived forms from her natural surroundings.
Curator and Artistic Director of the Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk founded in 2015 a triennial Sculpture Nature Walk in Brunswick Heads.
Visual Design, Visual Arts and Photography teacher at Southern Cross Distance Education
Experienced coordinator of Community Arts Programs - Glebe, Bondi Beach Pavilion, Byron Shire
Graduate of Sydney College of the Arts - 89'
Solo and Group shows including - Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Sydney; The Balmain Watchhouse, Sydney; Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Parramatta; Thursday Plantation, Ballina; Artscape , Byron Bay; SWELL, Currumbin QLD; Artisan Gallery, Brisbane; Northern Rivers Community Gallery, Ballina
Represented by Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah; Queenstown Art Society, Queenstown New Zealand