This exhibition highlights the connection between Merric Boyd, the ‘father of Australian studio pottery’ and his son Arthur Boyd, the iconic Australian artist. Merric explored local flora and fauna, while Arthur’s ‘ramox’ was typical of his interest in metamorphosed and hybrid figures.
Image: Merric Boyd, Figure of Arthur Boyd aged three years, 1923. Hand-formed earthenware, underglaze, clear glaze, 15.2cm
Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, 1A First Street, Booragul 2284 View in Google Maps
1A First Street , Booragul 2284