Olivia’s Room - An exhibition at the Olivia Hotel with works by Sam Barratt , Chris Edser, Renate Henschke, Jonathon Oxlade, Elias Ppiros and Lisa Vertudaches. In early 2023 we styled the back room gallery of The Olivia Hotel as a child’s bedroom.
Monster in the mirror by Sam Barratt
Lamp by Jonathon Oxlade, Small Hug by Lisa Vertudaches and Bedside Habitat by Chris Edser
Linda - The Rocking Monster by Chris Edser
Occquilt by Renate Henschke
Birdo by Lisa Vertudaches and Tentacles by Elias Ppiros
Sun, Moon, Star by Jonathon Oxlade
Bedside Habitat by Chris Edser
Sam Barratt
Monster In The Mirror
Acrylic on a mirror
Chris Edser
Linda - The Rocking Monster
Body: Woodcarving from Norfolk Island Pine salvaged from removed SA telegraph poles that have now been replaced by stobie poles. Clear varnish finish. Saddle and feet walnut stained.
Rocker and platform: Salvaged timber from house demolition. Clear varnish finish.
Eyes: Heartwood of River Red Gum. Natural Oil and beeswax finish.
Bedside Habitat
Trunk base: Woodcarving from solid ash.
Draws and structure: Tasmanian Oak veneer cabinetry salvaged from kitchen renovation.
Canopy ornamentation: Woodcarving from salvaged timber offcuts.
Danish oil finish.
Drop Bear
Woodcarving in European walnut with danish oil finish.
Mountain Troll
Woodcarving from jarrah offcut under glass with beeswax finish.
Mountain Troll Habitat
Woodcarving from jarrah and huon pine offcuts with beeswax finish.
Renate Henschke
Occquilt - Hand stitched ancient symbols of protection
100% cotton with metallic thread
Black Hole
painted pine
Giant Remembering Glove
100% wool
Ghost
Pine and neoprene
Jonathon Oxlade
Lamp
Found lamp with enamel
Sun, Moon, Star framed collages x 3
Found paper collage assemblages
Elias Ppiros
Tentacles
Recycled cabinet, PVC, recycled timber, foam, cheesecloth, plaster, acrylic fur, fleece, EVA foam clay, acrylic paints and hairspray
Lisa Vertudaches
Birdo
Natural fibres
Blue round friend
Foam and acrylic
Hug
Wool, clay and foam
Drop Bear by Chris Edser