Artist in Residence: A Communal Tapestry

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Ross Potter | The Conservatory (Henderson Environmental Centre, North Beach)

Ross Potter is a Kamilaroi man residing in Walyalup (Fremantle). He works with graphite and paper to produce highly detailed, often large-scale representations of his subjects.

For his residency, Ross is investigating slow movements of nature and the ecology within Star Swamp, gaining a deeper understanding of the site through community consultation. Ross is creating a series of unconventional animations that explore ideas of growth, movement, and decay.

Ross welcomes passers-by into his studio to observe and discuss his work. He is inviting people to join him on bush walks through Star Swamp Reserve and share his mastery of drawing in a series of workshops.

Artist Talk (with Claire Billie Bushby) Sunday 1 December, 3.30pm

Image: Jess Wyld

Claire Billie Bushby | The Library (Henderson Environmental Centre, North Beach)

Claire Billie Bushby is a multidisciplinary artist and curator. Their work is influenced by their lived experience at the intersection of disability and queerness and embraces the concept of interdependence.

During their residency, Claire is exploring the diverse birdlife at Star Swamp Reserve and the entwined relationships of people and birds. They are interpreting cues from the “language of birds” in the area and weaving these with stories gathered from the community.

Claire is facilitating a series of engaging community workshops that incorporate knowledge from local Elders and sound artists.

Artist Talk (with Ross Potter) Sunday 1 December, 3.30pm

Image: Fifi Wong

Sally Stoneman | The Workspace (Stirling Women’s Shed, Scarborough)

Sally Stoneman is a mid-career artist based in Maranup. Her work encompasses painting, sculpture, woven forms, and installation, incorporating recycled materials such as sections of the ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’.

While living on her property in Southwest WA, Sally has collected a variety of wooden treasures including a jarrah burl, marri trunk and oregan floorboards. She intends to use her residency to invest time and creativity into their transformation, develop her woodworking skills and further her sculptural practice.

As a new member of the Stirling Women’s Shed, Sally will work with and learn from this community of makers. The artist will also share her skills and offer insight into her practice through a series of workshops and artist talks.

Artist Talk Saturday 30 November, 2.00pm

Annette Peterson | Vista Studio (Mount Flora Regional Museum, Watermans Bay)

Annette Peterson is a conceptual artist who uses painting, digital media and textiles to respond to her environment. Annette received the Major Acquisitive Award in the City of Stirling Art Awards and Exhibition 2021 for her digital work Shotgun Through Scarborough.

Annette’s residency explores the concept of ‘Tender Connections’, inspecting the coastal plain and surrounding areas of Mt Flora Museum to illuminate intimate, often overlooked moments.

Annette is also hosting a variety of community engagement workshops throughout her residency, working across several artistic mediums.

Artist Talk Sunday 1 December, 2.00pm

Image: Kristy Scadden

Robyn Jean | Meeting Place (Stirling Libraries – Mirrabooka)

Robyn Jean is a Noongar/Yamatji woman, and local resident of Stirling with a practice that spans photography and visual arts.

During her residency Robyn is inviting Aboriginal women and community members to participate in portrait sessions with props or fabrics of personal significance, capturing stories, identities, and connections to culture. Robyn is also offering a series of workshops, sharing skills that integrate technologies available in the Innovations Lab.

This residency will culminate with an exhibition showcasing photographic portraits at The Meeting Place.

Artist Talk Saturday 30 November, 10.30am

Image: Wesley Jackson

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