ARTISTS
Godelieve Mols
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Godelieve Mols has a double Masters in Textile Design and Visual Art Teaching from The Netherlands. After working in Europe for 17 years she moved to Australia and studied photography. Godelieve has held several solo exhibitions and participated in multiple joint exhibitions in Sydney and Melbourne. She has been awarded nationally and internationally for her work: Head-on Portrait Prize (2010 and 2018); in the ‘Art and About’ competition in Sydney (2009 and 2014); United Photo Industries, New York, WPGA Biennale Glass House, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Three years ago, Godelieve started studying ceramics. She is currently studying the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Ceramics) at Northern Beaches TAFE.
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Sarah Robertson
Sarah Robertson has a background in visual arts. She has focused on ceramics since 2014 attending the Roseville Arts Centre, Willoughby Arts Centre and TAFE Northern Beaches studying the Diploma of Visual Arts (Ceramics) 2018 and is currently completing the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Ceramics) . The focus of her study initially was Boab trees and dry glazes. Her current work explores eggs and saggar firing producing a range organic colours. Sarah has been involved in a number of competitions and exhibitions. She won first prize for her ceramics at the Yass Art and Craft Show (2017) and she was an exhibitor at the Northern Beaches Art Prize (2019). Her dry glaze Boab trees took 3rd place in the Atmospheric Firing Class at the Royal Easter Show (2019). Exhibitions have included the student showcase “A Fresh Prospective” at the Kerry Lowe Gallery, Newtown (2019) and a group exhibition at Craft NSW.
Sasha van der Westhuizen McCrindle
Sasha van der Westhuizen McCrindle is currently studying the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Ceramics) at the Northern Beaches TAFE while also working on private commissions. Her current body of work focuses on mental health and explores a relationship between clay, cardboard and signage. Sasha studied a Diploma of Visual Arts majoring in sculpture and printmaking in 2015 at Medobank TAFE working in wire wax and cardboard.
Bridget Willis
Born and raised in Namibia, Bridget's adventurous and creative spirit has taken her around the world, observing and absorbing the art, nature and vibrant cultures on offer. During her travels she attended pottery and sculpture classes in Cape Town, New York, Charleston S.C. and Sydney. In 2018 Bridget obtained a Diploma in Visual Arts, Ceramics through Northern Beaches TAFE. Bridget's work blends alternative glazing techniques with figurative shapes showcasing the beauty of the human body. Her glazes portray textural colouring depicting the unique landscapes seen throughout her exploration of the world. Bridget currently lives in the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
Caroline Wright
Caroline Wright has worked with fibre for many years. She has recently turned her attention to clay, exploring the relationship between the two mediums. Caroline completed her Diploma in Visual Arts (Ceramics) in 2018 and is currently in her final year of Advanced Diploma of Visual Art (Ceramics) 2020, at Northern Beaches TAFE. Caroline has been involved in the Northern Beaches TAFE yearly exhibitions since 2015, has shown her work at “The Fernery” in Newcastle’s Islington, Craft NSW in The Rocks Sydney and Macleay Regional Art Gallery on the Mid North Coast.
Juliet Cohen
Juliet Cohen is a creative professional with a broad ranging visual arts career. She has considerable experience and studies in: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Ceramics. Currently creating sculptural artworks in Sydney, Australia. Juliet is studying the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Ceramics), Northern Beaches TAFE. Juliet’s artwork is represented in private and public collections.