Shaw & Shaw: Radical Localism by Elizabeth Shaw and Jeff Shaw

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Elizabeth Shaw, Jeff Shaw

Now Senior Lecturer in Fine Art and Head of Jewellery and Small Objects at Griffith University, Dr. Elizabeth Shaw discovered her own interest and talent as a child, under the guidance of her father as he sat at numerous boardroom tables of the major organizations in the Qld arts and crafts sector.
 
Jeff’s influence extended far beyond his family, his efforts contributed towards the establishment of the Barambah Pottery, a ceramics studio based in the Indigenous community of Cherbourg. As president of the board of Flying Arts, he set up their management committee and drew up their constitution. As Head of the School of the Arts at Kelvin Grove, he also served on the Craft Board of the Australia Council. His influence extends beyond his lifetime and will no doubt continue beyond today.  
 
Liz Shaw continues to foster local talent and to extend ethical and environmental concerns through discussions about the re-evaluation of cultural material priorities. She exhibits, teaches, advocates and curates. Her network is global.
 
This exhibition exposes the ethos behind their individual and collective efforts while exploring the role of home, place, family, and the nurturing spirit of their relationship, fostering talent at home and beyond. Concurrently, accentuating the history and significance of Queensland craft and design, across 50 years of the artisan.


Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday, 10 am - 5 pm.
Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.