Over The Garden Wall

By Lou Mathieson

Date: Dec 13 – Jan 22Space: Small Gallery

“The work in the exhibition has been very grounding for me, a chance to play and expand my work.

My garden is my happy place, I don’t need to think too much about the outside world, but to just enjoy nature and all it gives me.

These works are about all of the above and the joy of creating in glass.” – Lou Mathieson.

Lou Mathieson has been working with glass for twenty plus years after graduating with a BA in Applied Arts (glass major) followed by a Post Grad Secondary Teaching Dip. She has been living and commuting between Auckland and Napier for many years, and by the end of this year Napier will be her permanent home, and she’s setting up a studio and a teaching outlet for glass casting in the Hawkes Bay.

She has taught casting to adults and children through community education for many years as well as her own practise. Lou loves the casting process, the beginning stage of carving the wax and defining what will be the end form in crystal glass. She’s influenced by all things Art Deco, particularly the stylised designs of the ceramics and glassware of the era.

The up and coming exhibition is an introduction to Lou’s new life in Napier, and the inspiration she gets from her garden on the hill.  It is titled ‘Over the garden wall’ and has plants, butterflies and birds presented in crystal glass works.

Opening night Friday December 13th 5-7pm