Heavy, as in Earth
Craft Victoria
7th August - 20th September 2025
Heavy, as in Earth; a selection of new sculptural works by ceramic artist Belinda Wiltshire is the culmination of the artists evolving experimental techniques and intuitive design process.
With a core of geometric simplicity, Belinda’s sculptures often combine kinetic movement and multi-component assemblages introducing a sense of playfulness and intrigue.
“There is a certain level of risk that stays with my work throughout the whole process and remains once installed. Working with ceramics, there will always be risk involved but this rings especially true for me. My sculptures often undergo somewhat unhinged processes while coming to life, and even more so while balancing in the kiln. And then, if they make it that far, they are destined to spend the rest of their days balancing, or suspended, or both. Completely at the whim of their surroundings.”
This idea is evident in the evolving theme of her work and with this exhibition the interpretation leans into the vulnerability not only of the clay and forms themselves, but the volatile nature of living as a human, on Earth, suspended in space.
Heavy, as in gravity.
Heavy, as in turmoil.
Heavy, as in Earth.
With a core of geometric simplicity, Belinda’s sculptures often combine kinetic movement and multi-component assemblages introducing a sense of playfulness and intrigue.
“There is a certain level of risk that stays with my work throughout the whole process and remains once installed. Working with ceramics, there will always be risk involved but this rings especially true for me. My sculptures often undergo somewhat unhinged processes while coming to life, and even more so while balancing in the kiln. And then, if they make it that far, they are destined to spend the rest of their days balancing, or suspended, or both. Completely at the whim of their surroundings.”
This idea is evident in the evolving theme of her work and with this exhibition the interpretation leans into the vulnerability not only of the clay and forms themselves, but the volatile nature of living as a human, on Earth, suspended in space.
Heavy, as in gravity.
Heavy, as in turmoil.
Heavy, as in Earth.
