The NCEG is invited to meet Sally

Sally Aplin, who is visiting the Bay Area for the next few days, will make a special presentation about her work and about Australian enameling in general. We had originally scheduled Sally's presentation to be part of the program today at The Oakland Museum Collector's Gallery but, due to technical difficulties, we weren't able to fit her in to the "Transformed by Fire" program. Her presentation is open to NCEG members and the public and will be held at the home of Susie Hojel (call 415-885-1710).

About Sally Aplin

Brief Biography

When I relocated to Australia from England in 2001 I retired from regular teaching. I began enamelling 25 years ago as a student of Elizabeth Turrell in Bristol . Subsequently gaining Batchelor and Masters Degrees in Fine Art where I focussed on sculpture and installation art.

Throughout this time I continued to enamel spasmodically.

I have exhibited in solo, group and juried shows in Europe, USA and Australia . My most recent solo enamel exhibition was given to me by a city council in Sydney . In 1989, 1991 and 1993 my work was included in the Enamelist Society exhibitions. When in England I was a member of the British Society of Enamellers, exhibiting with them including a touring exhibition organized by Kent State University .

Brief Artist’s Statement

I use many different materials in the broad spectrum of my work, much of which is abstract and 3 dimensional. I do like materials; concrete, plaster, fabric, plastic and not least enamel on copper. I make the copper and enamel interact and both be evident in finished work. I use thin gauge copper sheet for folding and manipulating three dimensional forms and continue to construct little copper bags. They have been scaled up using concrete. I use drawing, sometimes as a wire line. Current work uses thicker gauge copper, I draw into the enamel and respond to my new environment and the Australian bushland.

Plan to come!