Alana McVeigh

'Beauty finds its finest expression in static forms, in which a fragment of action or movement finds equilibrium and repose, and for which simplicity of expression is more suitable than a wealth of detail.'

                                                                      Umberto Eco

My work examines the simpicity of form, a sense of stillness and an enquiry into aesthetics.

Within my quest to identify notions of particular aesthetics and beauty, I examine the rich history, classical standards and aesthetic sensibility inherent within some Eastern cultures.

I have chosen porcelain as my main medium for its superior qualities of translucency and pure white colour. These qualities enhance the aesthetic qualities and sensory associations I am striving to achieve within my work.

                                                             Alana McVeigh 2007


 Curriculum Vitae

Exhibitions

  • May 31 - June 25, 2006 - 'emerge '06' - Group Show A group exhibition by many of the artists represented by emerge ART SPACE including Lindsay Harris , Di Cubitt , Alana McVeigh , Mason Kimber, Kirstine Sadler , Eli Smith ,Estelle Dean , Berenice Rarig , Mel Dare , Angela McHarrie , and Tori Benz
  • November 22- December 15, 2006 - 'WRAPPED UP' Our end of year group exhibition featuring Gigi Hesterman , Angela McHarrie, Lindsay Harris , Di Cubitt , Silas Hobson ,Kirstine Sadler , Alana McVeigh , Estelle Dean, Berenice Rarig, Mel Dare & Tori Benz.
  • June 17th - July 6th,2007 - 'ALINED' - Lindsay Harris & Alana McVeigh Joint solo exhibitions by acclaimed Nyoongar contemporary painter Lindsay Harris and the ethereal Southern Ice porcelain vessels of ceramicist Alana McVeigh.
  • February 13th - March 9th, 2008 - 'mix' - A group exhibition featuring painting and sculpture by emerge artists Pierre Capponi, Di Cubitt, Estelle Dean, Lindsay Harris, Gigi Hesterman, Mason Kimber, Angela McHarrie, Alana McVeigh, Berenice Rarig, Felicity Sivewright and introducing Jonah Cacioppe, Sharon Dawes, Daniel Iley and Jake Snell .
  • April 29th - May 15th, 2009 - 'OBJECTIFY' - A group exhibition of intriguing and diverse three-dimensional works. Featuring the sculptures of Thomas Heidt, Pierre Capponi and Daniel Iley, new southern ice porcelain vessels by ceramicist Alana McVeigh, jewellery by up-and-coming jewellers Kim Wong and Justin Linney, Katrina Virgona's textile a works, glass forms by Denise Pepper and bronze sculptures by Ayad Alqaragholli.
  • April 21st - May 7th, 2010 - 'Disconnection'- Claire Steele / 'Osmosis' - Alana McVeigh A joint solo exhibition between award winning portrait painter Claire Steele and acclaimed ceramicist Alana McVeigh.
  • December 6th - December 16th, 2011 - 'Directors' Cut' - Group Exhibition An engaging selection of new and stockroom works including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass and jewellery from a selection of emerge's represented artists including Pierre Capponi, Di Cubitt, Sharon Dawes, Estelle Dean, Dianne Gall, Kathryn Haug, Lindsay Harris, Thomas Heidt, Gigi Hesterman, Alana McVeigh, Ben Sherar, Felicity Sivewright, David Small, Catherine Swioklo and jewellery designer Charlotte Sykora.

Alana McVeigh: Works Available