Chandler House is delighted to be exhibiting fresh, original work by the ceramic artist, Gemma Orkin. Well-loved for her naive, folk-art style of dishes, plates and bowls, we set Gemma the challenge of taking over our Voorkamer Gallery for the Spring month of September. Instead of turning our attention to the floral kingdom during these warming months (florals for Spring – ground breaking…), Gemma turned her eyes, hands and brushes towards the often over-looked world of bugs, butterflies and bees. In a changing world it’s becoming more and more apparent that much of our well-being directly depends on the health of insects in their many different ecosystems that weave their way around the world. We hope that this exhibition grants the weird and wonderful world of insects the attention that they deserve.
For all sales and inquiries, please email us at
info@chandlerhouse.co.za
Curators note:
Each of these ceramic pieces are made by hand and variations in size and form are expected. We have fitted each piece with a brass wire hanging mechanism, each of which was made specifically for the work it is attached to.
THE BLACK BEETLE SERIES
Black Beetle Large
Glazed Ceramic
40cm diameter
R1400
Each plate is approximately 30cm in diameter
Yellow Beetle
Glazed Ceramic
27cm diameter
R950
Red Beetle
Glazed Ceramic
27cm diameter
R950
Beetle
Glazed Ceramic
42 x 20.5cm
R1200, sold
THE BUTTERFLY SERIES
A Large Butterfly
Glazed Ceramic
40cm diameter
R1800
Each plate is approximately 28cm in diameter
Moth I
Glazed Ceramic
28cm diameter
R950
Moth II
Glazed Ceramic
28cm diameter
R950
THE BEE SERIES
Each plate is approximately 28cm in diameter
THE FLORALS
Aloe There I
Glazed Ceramic
135cm x 92cm
R6400, sold
Aloe There II
Glazed Ceramic
194cm x 94cm
R4200, sold
Aloe There III
Glazed Ceramic
42 x 20.5cm
R1800, sold
Aloe There IV
Glazed Ceramic
40cm
R1800
Aloe There V
Glazed Ceramic
40cm
R1800
Agave I
Glazed Ceramic
43 x 21.5cm
R1200, sold
Agave II
Glazed Ceramic
43 x 21.5cm
R1200, sold
Agave III
Glazed Ceramic
40cm diameter
R1400
THE COLLECTOR’S CABINET
The following collection of small dishes can be ordered individually, in small groups or as a full, entire wall.
The collection below a is part of the exhibition, but should you like to buy any that have already sold, or if you would like to curate your own collection of specific insects (for example, a small grid of gently-coloured butterflies or a row of various beetles), please email us to discuss creating your own fabulous collection.
Each of the works below measure 14 x 16cm (more or less) and are R450.
Gemma Orkin Homeware COLAB for Chandler House
The below products are available exclusively from Chandler House and can be purchased from our online store.
To view and purchase these products, please click HERE.
