South Australian Sculpture at Fleurieu Arthouse

Sculpture was always going to be a big part of the offerings at Fleurieu Arthouse. After all, owners Warren Pickering and Anna Small are the husband and wife duo behind A Small Art Factory - a South Australian business specialising in bespoke metal sculpture.

A Small Art Factory is well-known on the Fleurieu Peninsula and as it happens, much further beyond our little corner of Australia, because Anna and Warren regularly receive commissions from interstate.

The work produced by the pair can be seen everywhere from parks and schools to esplanades and private collections across the region and further afield.

Their distinctive style is unmistakable and always appealing.

The Goggles - Public Art at Port Noarlunga by Anna Small and Warren Pickering

Anna and Warren are kept very busy with their own work in addition to their commitment to running the Arthouse. They produce a range of metal pieces designed to adorn the home both inside and out as well as public pieces like The Goggles pictured above.

Bench seat - Mild steel, spotted gum hardwood

The benches which Anna and Warren produce are lacquered in Penatrol to ensure a long-lasting, weatherproof finish. All enquiries for benches or other works to A Small Art Factory or here, at the Arthouse.

For interiors and exteriors alike, Anna and Warren’s popular wall art series includes some of South Australia’s favourite flora such as the Banksia piece below. All enquiries as above.

Banksia - Mild steel by A Small Art Factory

WENDY LEE

The range at the Arthouse is ever-varied and in addition to metal sculpture, we also show some beautiful ceramic, glass and timber works. Ceramicist Wendy Lee’s series of sculptures of the female form are popular conversation-starters here in the design space.

Her fun and thought-provoking sculptures of unashamedly voluptuous women are rendered in a variety of poses and colours and they regularly catch the eyes and the hearts of our visitors.

A clutch of Wendy Lee’s lovely ceramic women

Wendy worked for many years with women who were experiencing difficult life situations and who were in need of support. She was and still is, inspired by the strength and resilience of those women. These sculptures are Wendy’s ode to them - their innate power captured in the curvaceous, yet solid figures.

JOY LEVINS GLASS

Of the Sea - Coral Bowl by Joy Levins

Joy Levins’ kiln fired glass can currently be seen in our exhibition “A Cornucopia of Art” in the main gallery and Joy also sells via our design space all year round. She produces delicate forms, sometimes whimsical and always beautiful.

Joy’s work transcends the limits of dimension thanks to the ethereal shadows which the pieces often cast when displayed in the correct light.

MELISSA DUNCAN

Melissa Duncan’s fun and intricate sculptures are currently on display in our main gallery as part of the exhibition A Cornucopia of Art. Pictured above is her piece “Well Loved” which is mixed media and can be purchased here at Fleurieu Arthouse, online or via telephone. View the catalogue here.

GEOFF BROMILOW

Sculptural form in Huon pine by Geoff Bromilow

As an artist and conservationist, Geoff Bromilow has a deep connection to timber as for many years he worked as an Arborist. His understanding of timber in its natural, fallen state is displayed in the sculptural forms which he carves by hand.

Geoff’s work is available here at the Arthouse and includes larger forms in addition to utility pieces such as utensils and boards.

Accessible, locally made sculpture for the home and garden

Sculpture adds something that’s hard to define to a space. Paintings on walls can entertain, challenge and educate as well as move, delight or sadden the viewer. Sculpture can do all of those things but also fills space in a more comprehensive fashion.

Adding life to a dead corner or a focal point to a garden, sculpture can throw architectural details into the spotlight, change an atmosphere and even the lighting of a space.

With more than a touch of magic, sculpture brings another element into your space, whether indoors or out and here at Fleurieu Arthouse you can find a wealth on display.

We are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday each week - find us a 202 Main Road, McLaren Vale.