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Endless Horizons : The Art of Hiroe Swen

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Canberra Potters
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DATES

9 January 2025 to 2 February 2025

Opening: 6pm, Thurs 9 January 2025

Artist Talk

2pm Saturday 18 January 2025

Open Hours

Tues to Sat: 10am–4pm
Sun: 11am–3pm
 
Closed Mondays/Public Holidays 

Endless Horizons: The Art of Hiroe Swen

Celebrating Five Decades of Artistic Excellence

We are delighted to invite you to Endless Horizons: The Art of Hiroe Swen, a major solo exhibition by the esteemed ceramic artist Hiroe Swen. As a central highlight of our 50th anniversary celebrations at Canberra Potters, this exhibition provides a rare opportunity to explore a cross-section of Hiroe’s remarkable achievements over five decades.

Hiroe’s artistic journey in the ACT region spans much of the history of Canberra Potters itself. Since arriving in Australia more than 50 years ago, she has earned a highly respected position as a Member and teacher within our community. Her tireless studio practice, constant refinement of her techniques, and dedication to education have garnered recognition from both the Australian and Japanese governments. Hiroe’s work, shaped by her early experiences in Kyoto, transcends any simple definition of ‘Japanese-ness,’ instead embodying timeless simplicity and beauty, epitomized by the concept of Ma in Japanese art.

This exhibition allows us to reflect on Hiroe’s ongoing creative journey and her mastery, developed over decades. Don’t miss one of the last opportunities to own a piece of her extraordinary legacy.

We warmly invite you to join us for the exhibition opening on Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 6:00 pm, with an opening address by Architect Catherine Townsend of Townsend + Associates. Additionally, Hiroe will host an Artist Talk on Saturday, 18 January 2025 at 2:00 pm, offering further insight into her work and creative process.

We would be honored to have you join us for this special occasion and celebrate Hiroe’s artistic legacy.

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