Description
Artist Statement:
The human figure was originally at the heart of my focus in clay, but the source of my inspiration shifted as I became acutely aware of the wildlife around me. I wanted to draw attention to wild animals who had managed to adapt to life among humans, and had often earned the unfair reputation as “pests”. My approach has been to depict wildlife subjects in almost human narratives, injecting the scenarios with humour and lightheartedness. Throughout the mentorship with Susan Low-Beer I have been exploring ways to add a textural surface to my work, while at the same time creating pieces for an upcoming installation titled “A Hare-Raising Tale”. Behind The Scenes represents a tableaux from A Hare Raising Tale, and explores the idea of creating a facade to show an outward appearance, in order to conceal a less pleasant reality.– Annette ten Cate
Retail Exhibition – FUSION: Perceptions in Flux
Pick-Up: This is Not For Sale
Care & Use: The work is decorative and non-functional. To clean lightly dust each piece.
Material: Annette ten Cate’s works with earthenware clay body and forms each piece using hand-building techniques. Colour is applied using liquid underglaze before a glaze is added at the final firing. A cardboard prop is included to help set the stage.
Measurement (in.): Sitting rabbit L8 x H9.5, tall rabbit L5 x H20, and puppets L2 x H6
Weight (lb.): Up to 5
SKU: 698001