Self Portrait

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CreatorJohn TuckwellTitleSelf PortraitDate2012MediumPorcelainDimensionsH. 320mm x W. 305mm x D. 130mmArtist StatementOne of the most poignant works in John Tuckwell: A Survey is Self Portrait, a key piece from his Collapsible Series 2012. The face appears fragmented, as if under the weight of struggle. Yet it retains its form, suggesting both vulnerability and strength. It reflects the unpredictable nature of life, where chance and external forces – like the pressures of the kiln – collaborate with the artist to create something beyond his control. The kiln doesn’t just perfect the form, it challenges it: pushing it to collapse, shift, and evolve. In this sense, the firing process is about letting go and allowing transformation – resulting in an abstract portrait that emerges unexpectedly, with a not to Tuckwell’s humour.

[Written by Ashleigh Frost, 2025]Accession NumberG2026.1.1Access AdviceFor research purposes only. No reproduction without permission of Yarrila Arts and Museum.

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Self portrait of John Tuckwell, porcelain.

Person DepictedJohn TuckwellAgencyYarrila Arts & Museum (YAM)CollectionYAM Gallery CollectionSub-CollectionNew AcquisitionsExhibition HistoryJohn Tuckwell: A Survey

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