Gus Clutterbuck ‘Double Happiness’

Gus Clutterbuck specializes in porcelain, creating a diverse array of objects, large painted forms, and expansive installations. His practice involves both hand-building techniques and the use of molds crafted from found objects. Additionally, Gus produces miniature mixed-media works on paper, which are significantly enlarged to form limited-edition prints.
Gus’ work is deeply influenced by his experiences, including his time spent in remote Indigenous communities, residencies in China, and an engagement with domestic life. His blue and white porcelain paintings are executed using traditional Chinese brushes and cobalt stains, blending Chinese symbolism with elements of Australiana. Recently, Gus has shifted his focus to elemental forms such as sticks, which he uses to explore themes related to mental health, landscape, and the arboreal motif found in Chinese art.

Central to his practice are themes of family and country. Gus’ art is deeply rooted in personal experiences and emotional connections to places he considers home, ranging from Kununurra in Western Australia to Jingdezhen in China and, more recently, Prospect in Adelaide. His dedication to reconciliation is evident in her work with Indigenous Australia, which has profoundly influenced her artistic approach.