Goals and dreams together in pieces

A MOSAIC showcase in Soldiers Hill is about much more than pretty plates and platters pieced together.

Ceramic artist Camilla Watson said her solo exhibition Like a Beautiful Dream has a theme of mental health and reaching for the stars.

“Being creative helps me to be more mindful and to foster my own strengths,” she said. “This exhibition is about making your dreams come true… and to be doing my art is my dream.

“I want to impart that feeling to everyone that visits; having a hobby that you can throw yourself into and get joy from.

“I’ve also got special pieces in the show. I’ve made wishing stars, and when someone buys them, they get a little card which encourages them to write down set goals to achieve their dreams.

“People can put them on their wall and they’ll be a reminder of things they can do to help themselves, or their mental health.”

Some food-centric pieces have been created especially for the show’s venue, The Old Butcher’s Shop Gallery, while a series of floral plates are a reminder to “stop and smell the roses, be in the moment, and enjoy the senses.”

Watson studied ceramic design at university and has been building mosaic pieces since then.

She creates her pieces from home on the kitchen table, some commissions, and sources her materials from antique and op shops.

“It’s really fun to walk in and get lost in my imagination about what I’m going to build,” Watson said. “I love designing, placing things, and getting my imagination going.”

Like a Beautiful Dream is on display until Friday, 27 January.