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Artist Interview with Ceramicist Rachel Lucas

Following her win in The Corner Store Gallery’s Mini Series Art Prize, Rachel returns with her solo exhibition Shape of Time, a refined body of ceramic work exploring landscape, endurance, and the passage of time. Working across stoneware and porcelain, her sculptural forms are shaped by the textures and rhythms of the Australian landscape, and by her belief in clay as a living, ever-changing material.

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Artist Interview with Ceramicist Phoebe Turner

Whimsical, floral and beautifully wonk, we recently caught up with Australian ceramic artist Phoebe Turner to talk clay, intuition and process. From daily meditative making to vessels shaped by nature and experimentation, this interview offers a lovely glimpse into her world.

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Artist Interview with Leisl Baker

We’re thrilled to welcome Queensland-based painter Leisl Baker to The Corner Store Gallery for her first solo exhibition with us, Familiar Ground. Known for her expressive landscapes and distinctive sgraffito technique, Leisl captures the essence of place through both studio work and en plein air painting. In this interview, she shares the inspiration behind Familiar Ground, the role of memory and connection in her landscapes, and how painting outdoors continues to shape her practice.

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Studio Visit and Interview with Landscape Artist Jo Fernandez

I recently had a chat with talented landscape artist Jo Fernandez about her creative process, inspiration, and love of the natural world in preparation for her new solo exhibition Silver Linings. Jo’s work captures the beauty and mood of the landscape, from wide open skies to textured terrain. Her paintings invite viewers to connect with nature in a thoughtful and heartfelt way. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious about the life of an artist, this interview offers a warm and honest look behind the scenes of her practice.

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