Harrow College Pottery tutor Dr Natalie Tobert has displayed her ceramic sculptures to the public in her first solo exhibition. A group of fellow tutors and students recently enjoyed a private viewing feeling very inspired by the work on display.
Natalie’s ceramic sculptures were part of the first exhibition at The House of Phoenix - a new Chinese Cultural Centre on the banks of the River Thames. The sculptures, which are made of high fired clay and take a number of months to make, were set beautifully on plinths creating a visual spectacle of growth out of the ground pushing through autumn leaves. The dramatic lighting made the event stunning with striking shadows. Eerie music gently played in the background creating a wonderful atmosphere.
Proceedings commenced with the event organiser introducing the exhibition before Natalie said a few words about her sculptures. After a few questions from those attending the private view, beautiful musical interludes played on a Chinese stringed instrument ensuring guests were given a fantastic cultural experience.
Speaking afterwards, Natalie described the event as “an amazing, magical evening”.
It’s been a busy few weeks for Dr Tobert who has also released a new book.
The book “Cultural Perceptions on Mental Wellbeing”, released for publication on 21st September 2016, was written for medical and health care practitioners. Speaking about the book, she said:
“It is very relevant today as we see human migration on an epic scale, which brings diverse people, faiths and beliefs into contact. I present cultural explanations for human experience from psychosis through to clairvoyance and spiritual awakening”. Click here for more about the book.
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