Generation Clay: Reimagining Asian Heritage

Generation Clay: Reimagining Asian Heritage is an exhibition celebrating the vibrant versatility of clay, presented by a new generation of Asian-Australian contemporary artists. Together, these artists are reimagining traditional and ceramic forms in ways that resonate with our current moment.

This exhibition will engage with a multiplicity of concepts – from personal histories and memories, cultural heritage and family ties to mythological and popular culture narratives. Curated by Vipoo Srivilasa, a recognised leader in the field of ceramics, Generation Clay started with fourteen artists from across Australia being invited to create a new work using a palette of predominately blue and white. The colour blue is also a unifying feature of the exhibition’s design, alluding to the wider discourses of blue and white patterning, it’s connections to global movement and its reinterpretation and translation through form and motif over time.  

Nestled in the heart of the exhibition is ‘The Bloom Room’ a special making area where exhibition visitors can participate in a range of changing monthly activities, from hand-crafting origami flowers and tiny clay objects, to sharing secret powers and stories, ‘The Bloom Room’ is your space to create, connect and collaborate with the artworks and artists featured in Generation Clay.

Artists: Armie Sungvaribud, Asahi So, Casey Chen, Dai Li, EJ Son, Jayanto Tan, Mai Nguyễn-Long, Monica Rani Rudhar, Nani Puspasari, Theodosius Ng, Yang Qiu, Yen Yen Lo, Yoko Ozawa, Zhu Ohmu.

_{Image: Installation view Generation Clay: Reimagining Asian Heritage, Bunjil Place Gallery 2024. Photo: Christian Capurro.}

The Bloom Room
Timetable of activities

Paper Plum Flowers by Yen Yen Lo
Create your own paper plum flower and help the branches in The Bloom Room to blossom.
Saturday 3 August – Friday 6 September
Tuesday 10 September – Friday 20 September

Tiny Objects of Comfort by Yang Qiu
Build community and explore concepts of comfort and security by crafting your own small, personalised, meaningful object, symbolising your unique contributions to the community.
Saturday 7 September, Sunday 8 September
11.00am – 2.00pm

Sharing Superpowers by Armie Sungvaribud
Artist Armie Sungvaribud invites you to reflect on what your superpower might be and to share it with the community.
Saturday 21 September – Sunday 13 October
10.00am – 4.00pm

Secret Memories by Nani Puspasari
You are invited to share in community and catharsis by writing down a secret memory and depositing it through slots in Nani Puspasari’s artwork Recollection of Memories.
Tuesday 15 October – Sunday 24 November
10.00am – 4.00pm