Bullseye Gallery is featuring a solo showing of Australian artist Cobi Cockburn’s graceful and naturally inspired glass works.
The exhibition, Hinterlands, will be on view through April 5th.
The exhibition, Hinterlands, will be on view through April 5th.
Cobi CockburnBundle, 2007
kilnformed, blown, hot-formed and coldworked glass
8.5 x 31.25 x 5.875
Photo: G. Piper, Image courtesy of Bullseye Gallery
Cobi CockburnCollect, 2007
kilnformed, blown, hot-formed and coldworked glass
19.75 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
Photo: G. Piper, Image courtesy of Bullseye Gallery
Cobi CockburnThe View Beyond, 2008
fused, slumped and coldworked glass
26.125 x 49 x 1.125 inches
Photo: P. Leonard, Image courtesy of Bullseye Gallery
“These forms celebrate my long-term interest in the gathering of materiél and the making of hand-woven forms,” says Cockburn. “In producing this body of work, it was important for me to incorporate my interest in fibres, my love for the natural Australian landscape, and my commitment to creating works that document a personal journey.” The patterns she uses “were inspired by the harsh colours and soft movement of low-lying grasses found throughout Australia. Within these grassy plains were the remains of beautiful old trees, some standing and others lying down. Together their strength and presence inspired me to create works that reflected these strong lines and celebrated their existence.”
A graduate of the Australian National University (ANU), in Canberra, Australia, Cockburn chose glass as her medium because of a belief that it “holds the colours, movement and touch of the maker’s hand in an honest, stable and incredibly beautiful medium.” Her work has been exhibited in Australia, Europe and the US and is included in the collection of the Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA.
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Cobi Cockburn
Hinterlands
February 19 – April 5, 2008
Bullseye Gallery
300 NW 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503.227.0222
Gallery Hours: 10:00 - 5:00 pm
Tuesday through Saturday
For additional information contact the gallery or
visit their website Bullseye Gallery
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