Nine ceramic and glass artists will exhibit their interpretation of the traditional table setting for the exhibition Place at Piece Gallery in Matakana.

Combining the work of highly acclaimed practitioners at different stages in their careers, and all with distinct styles, Place includes Raewyn Atkinson, Stephen Bradbourne, Mike de Haan, Jenny McLeod, Ross Mitchell-Anyon, Martin Poppelwell, Jenny Shearer, Katherine Smyth and Christine Thacker. Nine ceramic and glass artists will exhibit their interpretation of the traditional table setting for the exhibition Place at Piece Gallery in Matakana.

Combining the work of highly acclaimed practitioners at different stages in their careers, and all with distinct styles, Place includes Raewyn Atkinson, Stephen Bradbourne, Mike de Haan, Jenny McLeod, Ross Mitchell-Anyon, Martin Poppelwell, Jenny Shearer, Katherine Smyth and Christine Thacker.Each artist has created their own individual place setting, with realizations of the concept being both traditional and innovative.

The works of each artist will be given an installation space to aesthetically accentuate the individuality of the objects; stretching beyond plates and cups to the accoutrements of the table, such as serviettes, placemats and cutlery.

The clean lines of porcelain by Wellington ceramicist Raewyn Atkinson will contrast with the signature black and white of Martin Poppelwell pottery. Waiheke Island artist Christine Thacker interweaves ceramics with painting in her interpretation on the theme, while master potter Ross Mitchell-Anyon graces us with his exquisitely hand crafted and sought after ceramics.

Piece has had the beautiful colours of Katherine Smyth's domestic ware since opening last August. Popular for their functionality as well as being gorgeous, Piece is excited to have Katherine's ceramics in Place.

Place opens with a preview on Friday the 1st of August and continues for three weeks until Sunday 24th August.

Located in the Matakana Village one hour North of Auckland, Piece Gallery is a contemporary space displaying works from many of New Zealands' finest applied artists, additionally featuring group and solo exhibitions throughout the year. A diverse selection of work is collected together, including ceramics and domestic ware, jewellery, cast and blown glass, wooden pieces and Dilana rugs.

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