GABRIELLE COONEY aka Flintstone Designs
In the raw, unrefined earth, I find a canvas for my creative expression. My creations serve as a testament to my dedication to handcrafting, rough-hewn pots that bear the marks of both the material and the maker.
Guided by my hands and a deep connection to the earth, I embrace the imperfections and irregularities that arise during the hand-building process. The malleability of the clay allows me to break free from the constraints of conventional wheel-thrown forms, giving rise to unique pieces that possess a rugged authenticity.
The hand-built pots stand as silent witnesses to the alchemical dance between fire and earth. These textures, reminiscent of the rugged landscapes that have inspired me, invite viewers to connect with the tactile and visual essence of the natural world.
These vessels, with their primal rawness and elemental energy, beckon viewers to touch, feel, and ponder the bonds that tie us to the Earth. In a world that often emphasizes the polished and perfected, my work stands as a tribute to the beauty found in embracing the unrefined and the authentic.
As you engage with my pieces, I hope you will find a renewed appreciation for the earth beneath your feet and the timeless artistry that emerges when human hands and natural elements collaborate.
Selling in several galleries my ceramics are capturing the interest of those who wish to step out beyond the ‘usual’.
EXHIBITIONS
2023
Melting Point – Cairns Gallery
Go Troppo – Sugar Wharf Port Douglas
Exposed – Port Douglas Community Hall
Wish you were here – Crate 59
2022
Tropfest Exhibition – Sugar Wharf Port Douglas
Wish you were here – Crate 59
2021
Retrospective Past Present Future – Port Douglas Community Hall
Ceramics Exhibition – Northsite Gallery
2020
Melting Point – Cairns Gallery
2019
Opening Exhibition – Art in Transit Gallery Port Douglas
Tropical Steam Punk – Cruising Yacht Squadron
ABC Snapshots – Tanks Art Centre – Winner Best Snapshot
Last Drinks – The Upholstery – Barrier Reef Hotel
Takeaway – The Upholstery – Inbox Café
Glare – Cairns Centre of Contemporary Arts
Global Culture International – Cairns Centre of Contemporary Arts
Controversy – The Upholstery – The House Cairns
Titillate – Cairns
Suburban – Hudson Street Cairns
Raw Expose – Tanks Art Centre
Bubblegum Bourgeoisie – Tanks Arts Centre
Postcard Exhibition – Cairns Regional Gallery
Cushion digital – Tanks Art Centre
Moist – Quattro Uno, Cairns
Silicon Fusion – Exhibition of Multimedia – Tanks Art Centre
Virtuosity – Tanks Art Centre
Many various exhibitions in pop up art spaces around Cairns.