Stories from the Studio: Judith Bradhurst

This week STA visited Judith’s home and studio in Goulburn, where her world of art comes alive in every corner. Judith’s house is an eclectic mix of her own creations alongside unique items she has collected over the years. As an artist, Judith works with a wide range of materials—fiber, metal, wood, carving, and painting—allowing her to explore different artistic expressions.

Judith has been deeply influenced by themes of death and other worlds, particularly the sacrifice of Inca children in 500 AD. This inspired her to create pieces that commemorate the lives lost and examine the transcendent nature of sacrifice. Among these works are her playful pull-toys, which feature Inca motifs and patterns. These interactive artworks add a layer of whimsy while continuing to reflect on the deeper themes of death and remembrance that have shaped her work for years.

 

See Locals at Gallery on Track, 3 Blackshaw Road, Goulburn –  Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. 

Judith is also captivated by creating delicate looping fiber pots, an obsession she admits she cannot stop. She enjoys the contrast between the dark void inside the pots and their light, delicate structure, sometimes filling them with hidden objects known only to her, adding a sense of mystery and secretive beauty.

Her latest exhibition, Locals, is a collaboration with sculptor Bill Dorman, currently on display at Gallery on Track. Their imaginative pieces blend woolen cords and tentacles with spindly steel bird-legs and rusty mushroom forms, blurring the line between flora and fauna. This collection showcases the artists’ technical skill and connection to their environment. Locals is on display until October 27th.

Locals at Gallery on Track
Locals at Gallery on Track
Locals at Gallery on Track
Locals at Gallery on Track

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