03 Oct 2024
Cairns, Australia – 3 October 2024: This October and November, Crystalbrook Bailey, the thoughtful and arty hotel within the Crystalbrook Collection portoflio, invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the captivating world of ceramics with "Maybe… in Flux," an exhibition featuring the creative work of the Cairns TAFE Queensland ceramics students. The showcase, which delves into themes of transformation and metamorphosis, will be on display as part of Crystalbrook Bailey's bi-monthly changing feature artist programme. Both the exhibition and the opening night event are free to attend.
Crystalbrook Bailey Feature Artist Exhibition: 'Maybe… in Flux' by TAFE Queensland Ceramics
This thought-provoking exhibition highlights the work of a talented group of artisans and craftspeople, each bringing their unique perspective to the theme of change. Through a diverse array of ceramic works, the exhibition explores personal, cultural, and environmental narratives, encouraging viewers to reflect on the ever-evolving nature of existence.
Speaking about the exhibition, the artists shared, “'Maybe… in Flux' is a celebration of the transformative processes that shape our world. Each piece invites the viewer to witness and contemplate the delicate balance between permanence and impermanence, resilience and fragility, capturing the essence of change.”
The opening night event this Friday 11 October 2024, will allow guests to explore each piece of artwork and allow their minds to drift. The opening event will allow the opportunity to meet and greet with the artists and Arte. Wine Bar will be open for wines and snacks.
Key dates and locations:
- Opening night and artists talk: Friday, 11 October 2024, 6:00 pm. Free to attend.
- Exhibition duration: 11 October – 30 November 2024
- Location: Crystalbrook Bailey Atrium lobby, 163 Abbott Street, level one, Cairns City
This event is free to attend, but guests are encouraged to RSVP.
About the Artists:
The exhibition features work from a talented group of emerging ceramicists from TAFE Queensland in Cairns, including Nicole Pan, Olivia Azzopardi, Philomena Eustace, Simona Cosentini, Veronice Lau, Vicki Park, Carol Edelberg, Sarah Watson, and Catia Brooks. Each artist brings a unique perspective, blending traditional techniques with modern interpretations to explore the theme of transformation.
About the Exhibition:
"Maybe… in Flux" explores transformation through ceramics, featuring delicate porcelain sculptures that reflect the fleeting beauty of nature's transitions, like blooming flowers and breaking waves. In contrast, robust stoneware pieces highlight geological change and erosion through abstract forms and textured glazes. Some works narrate human and societal transformations, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create a dialogue between heritage and contemporary life. This exhibition invites viewers to contemplate the cycles of change that define our world.
More information: https://www.crystalbrookcollection.com/bailey/offers/bailey-feature-artist
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About Crystalbrook
Crystalbrook is one of Australia's leading sustainable and innovative independent hospitality companies. Each hotel in the portfolio carries an authentic expression of its location, a passion for responsible luxury, considered design and a twinkle of fun for a uniquely enriching experience.
Crystalbrook's portfolio includes:
- Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns, Queensland
- Crystalbrook Albion, Sydney, New South Wales
- Crystalbrook Byron, Byron Bay, New South Wales
- Crystalbrook Bailey, Cairns, Queensland
- Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns, Queensland
- Crystalbrook Kingsley, Newcastle, New South Wales
- Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane, Queensland
- Crystalbrook Sam, Adelaide, South Australia (opening 2026)
- Crystalbrook Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (opening 2027)
Affiliate hotels:
- Sydney Harbour Hotel - George St, The Rocks
The Group also owns and operates a collection of seventeen restaurants and bars, three spas, and Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas.
Responsible Luxury
Responsible Luxury and sustainability are at the forefront of the way Crystalbrook thinks and operates. At a glance:
- Operating a single use plastic free environment. No plastic straws, water bottles or single use bathroom amenity bottles (in the past two years the Group has saved over four million plastic bottles from entering landfill)
- Use of technology, such as in-room iPads and mobile check-in to create paperless environments and experiences
- Use of recycled and upcycled materials. Examples include key cards made from recycled wood, coat hangers made from recycled paper and toothbrushes made from sugarcane and corn starch.
- Working towards a target of sourcing 80% of fresh produce from within a three-hour drive of each hotel
Crystalbrook Collection and Ghassan Aboud Group
Crystalbrook Collection is part of Ghassan Aboud Group promoted by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud. The group is a multi-business conglomerate engaged in automobiles, real estate, hospitality, FMCG, food, retail, bespoke catering, media and logistics. In business for more than two decades, the group operates from its global headquarters in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Australia, Belgium, Jordan and Turkey.
For further information:
Romy Felber, Marketing Manager, Brand
Crystalbrook Collection
m +61 436 927 475
