Giuseppe Raneri and Pietro Giordano

 28th September to 29th October

Exhibition Opening:5 to 7pm Thursday 3rd October 2024

This new exhibition is a collaboration of two artists Giuseppe Raneri and Pietro Giordano who’ve known each other for a long time, their friendship and appreciation for art has finally brought them together in this new exhibition.

The works include sculptures in wood and clay and paintings on board. This work is most suited to indoor use.

Giuseppe Raneri

I love art and its many manifestations that it can have, it stimulates me, spiritually, intellectually and physically.
My approach to this new small body of work is striving towards simplicity, and excited by its  immediacy.
I’m enjoying working in different mediums, drawing and sculpture both (clay and wood) and how the different materials can challenge the creative process.

Giuseppe Raneri, or Joe, works at Bulleen Art & garden as his day job, including working with art and pots, but he is also a recognised original and gifted artist .

His main art focus has been in ceramic art and he had an exciting solo exhibition of his vibrant, painted ceramics in the Bolin Bolin Gallery in 2023 https://gallery.baag.com.au/event/colours-of-the-sun-recent-works-by-giuseppe-raneri/

For this year’s exhibition he has extended the range of his works with new media and new ideas. He has developed his interest in wood as a medium, with sculptures in wood and painting on board, as well as his ceramic sculpture.

You can also find out more about Joe at  https://gallery.baag.com.au/portfolio/giuseppe-raneri/

Pietro Giordano 

I have always been very inspired by my surroundings and the continuous visual stimulation that it provides. From the earthy raw landscapes of my birth place Sicily to the vast and natural Australian environment and diversity of its people.
The narrative for my current work comes from ideas and visions derived from the words Journey People, Place and Time ” The se thoughts and images are real and unreal, abstract and figurative, past present and future. They may be tranquil or tempestuous, light or dark, timid or bold , perfect or imperfect.
These abstract sculptures and paintings are depicting the strong connection between the human entity , the diversity of the natural and urban landscapes and the effects of ti me . This fusion creates ever evolving and varied experiences that become part of a continuous journey.

Pietro’s sculptures in this exhibition are made from wood, with interesting surface texture.

Biography
From a very early age I have had the desire to do all things creative and I was always allowed the opportunity to explore these wonderful pursuits.
Born 1961 in Sicily, Italy which gave me an upbringing of Mediterranean vitality and creative culture. My family migrated to Tasmania in the late 60’s and then my journey had truly begun with a very different lifestyle and culture. I saw it as an opportunity to explore creative ideas with a total freedom of expression.
Following my school years, I decided to commit to study in art and completed a BFA Degree at the School of Art, University of Tasmania. My subject areas involved Ceramic Sculpture, Painting and Drawing.
After my studies I moved to Melbourne to gain more exposure and work with various artists .On receiving a Grant from the Crafts Board, Australia Council, I completed a 18 month residency at the Meat Market Craft Centre in Melbourne . This culminated in my first solo exhibition at Devise Gallery which was complimented by then starting my own studio practice.
Over the years I have continued to work in various mediums and exhibited in a number of group exhibitions in Melbourne and interstate. I share this journey with my own wonderful family that are very supportive and also a great inspiration.

More Images from the Exhibition