This is a limited edition of the Chimney Cats made to celebrate Bronwynne's exhibition of work (Mudlark: Bronwynne Cornish, Ceramics 1982–2013), which is currently showing at The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt.
http://dowse.org.nz/exhibitions/detail/bronwynne-cornish-mudlark
The cats were first made in 1982 and were originally intended to guard chimneys from witches coming down them.
Bronwynne after her wonderful floor talk at The Dowse |
...sentinel cats in position in Bronwynne's installation from 1986, Home is Where the Heart Is |
Bronwynne at the commencement of her floor talk |