Ceramics by Gerd Schmid - The Edge Art Space

They have a life philosophy that truly corresponds with mine.”

his is the defining comment from artist Gerd Schmid when I asked him if there was perhaps a hint of Japanese influence to his latest ceramic works.

The painting techniques, integral to his collections, are curiously intriguing.

Faintly familiar yet strangely different. Dishes and platters that have tiny sea nymphs swimming across an ocean of black. These are stunningly different, hard to pigeon-hole, and beautiful to view.

Gerd produces his ceramics as apparently effortlessly as he does large canvases. Despite no formal training in Japan, he has a strangely oriental flow to his brush. His techniques are not dissimilar to those of contemporary Japanese ceramics, yet this all emanates naturally from his love of everything simple and uncomplicated.

The flowing lines and coils of the sconce above are somehow neutralised by the simplicity of the glaze and colour. The delicate style counterbalances the functionality of the piece. Utilitarian sculpture – functional art – statement homeware.

Vases as beautiful as the flowers they hold. Striking yet not overpowering.

Table centrepieces that create conversation without detracting from the bigger picture.

Gerds work is available only through The Edge Art Space.

His various pieces are never repeated, merely replaced with something as new and interesting as those that went before. All are created individually.

Currently on display at The Edge Art Space, is Gerds’ set of sushi plates. Delicately painted and holding court on a table near the front doors they are divine.

Visit The Edge Art Space today at 120 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn.

Too busy feeling honoured to notice

When I photographed the preparations being made to pull together this superb exhibition of works by Peter Zanetti, I should have noticed things like shadows and interference during the shoot, but I was so overwhelmed by the scale of what I was seeing, that my concentration lapsed long enough to do an injustice to these breath-taking works.

My only excuse for poor photography is that I was so jolly busy feeling honoured, to even notice such things as poor camera angle, and flares. Therefore you have even more reason to drop in at The Edge Art Space – Brooklyn ( uh...Sydney) to view the offerings of Peter Zanetti in person.

Frankly, despite my humble photographic skills, the detail, depth of field, proportions, and tones of Peter Zanetti’s black & white collection, are clearly unparalleled. Even I cannot spoil that for you.

In recording on canvas, that which seemed previously invisible to the rest of us, Peter Zanetti helps us all grasp the awe and beauty of his world....our world.

Currently concentrating on the wilderness of Kuringai National Park on the northern outskirts of Sydney, Peter manages to make the hills, rocky outcrops, and flora talk to us with one voice. The tiny caves formed over veritable lifetimes, the trees blown into tormented angles by prevailing winds, and the terrain so rugged that Aboriginal rock paintings are still being discovered, all add to the spiritual pull of these lands.

One can see Zanettis love of his surroundings in all his works. He has a real understanding of the world he lives in, an empathy for the bush, and an acceptance of nature with all its flaws. He can be seen in his straw hat, walking the bush trails of Sydney, lugging great armloads of his ‘tools of trade’, and returning day after day, to perfect his brilliant contributions.

Ice Man Drums up Excitement in Brooklyn

“Norwegian Ice Musician” Terje Isungset, master percussionist Tunji Beier, and Montreux jazz award winning vocalist Kristin Berardi perform together at the Edge Art Space on Sat 18th June– 7.30pm.

RSVP IMPERATIVE

Ice Charms

Ice Harp

Ice Trumpet

Terje is a pioneer in nature and ice instruments and it is his first tour of Australia. Later this year he will be performing with the London Symphonic Orchestra.   He is one of Europe's most accomplished and innovative percussionists - with over two decades of experience in jazz and ethnic Scandinavian music, he is taking these types of music far beyond their traditional boundaries. Terje has crafted his own instruments from natural elements such as arctic birch, granite, slate, sheep bells, and even ice.

Tunji Beier from the Sunshine Coast is known for his work with Linsey Pollak and interestingly, studied Indian percussion 10 hours a day, 7 days a week for 3 years in India from the age of 16.

Australian Jazz vocalist Kristin Berardi dazzled audiences with her vocal talent & compositions touring Australia with the Mothership Groove Orchestra.

This unique musical partnership will not be found anywhere else in the world.



Some of their inspiration comes from Norwegian folk music, Yoruba Classical drumming, South Indian Classical music and Traditional Middle Eastern music and vocals are inspired by jazz. Terje, Tunji and Kristin combine to deliver us from this ordinary world into a magical realm on Sat 18th June, 7.30pm. Edge Art Space 120 Brooklyn Rd. Brooklyn 2083.



Tickets: $45 (includes hors d'oeuvres, glass of bubbly & orange juice)

RSVP:  Gerd Schmid on 0424 176 337 or edgeartspace@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: RSVP IMPERATIVE