Flora

Flora

By artist: Mandy Brooks

Clay and glass rhinestones. 22 x 20 x 35 cm

Description 

These ladies come from stories that my Mother would tell me at bedtime as a child. My Mum worked long hours as a chef by day and she had five kids to care for; yet she always found time to tell me stories about interesting women in our family tree, from female convicts, battered wives, many artists and brothel house owners... oh, and vaudeville performers! The women in my family tree are survivors as no matter what the world threw at them, they never stopped TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS, providing love, comfort, emotional support, food and happiness. I'm grateful to have researched all the amazing women that came before me. (Thank you, Mum.)

About the artist

Mandy Brooks is a Brisbane-based ceramic artist who works between her home studio in Annerley and the beautiful Plant Empire creative space in Yeerongpilly. Her work has been described as whimsical and bright, with an at times darker vibe. A lot of her work is autobiographical, and this can be seen in the activities that her ladies and sculptures are doing in their poses.

Collection or delivery

Artworks from this exhibition will be available for collection or delivery by local courier (not postage) in the week following the exhibition. To collect your item in person, please select the 'in-store pickup' option at checkout; to have it delivered, please select the courier option (Brisbane only) at checkout and your delivery fee will be calculated automatically.