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Artist Statement: Mimicry is something clay does well. My work has often explored clay’s chameleon-like character. Mad Queen Monteith is an eccentric addition to the Allport dining room. In the 18th Century Monteiths were primarily made of silver. They were used to chill wine glasses upside down with stems resting in the notched rim. Rendered in the form of a crown, Mad Queen Monteith is a curious porcelain object that embodies iconic motifs from Lewis Carroll’s extraordinary and bizarre tale. |
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Mad Queen Monteith, 2007 Slip-cast porcelain and silver leaf |
Biography: Nicole Lister lives and works in Sydney. Her formal training includes a Bachelor of Education (Art) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics). Her ceramics practice is mainly focused on the creation of works in porcelain for exhibition. Her work resides in numerous private and public collections including The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney and The Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu, Japan. |
