Previous Exhibition

Bonnie Hislop —
Rainbows on Toast with Jam

May 11 – May 27, 2023

About the Artist      

Brisbane Art and Design (BAD) Festival, as an initiative of the Museum of Brisbane (MoB), is set to light up Brisbane with a wide range of exhibitions, activations, and showcases that celebrate the city's creative culture. As a partner of BAD/MoB and Bonnie Hislop, Side Gallery is thrilled to announce the launch of Bonnie's solo exhibition, Rainbows on Toast with Jam.

This collection of works captures the essence of daydreaming and living in a richly rewarding dreamscape filled with colourful joy, sass, and nostalgia. Bonnie describes the collection as a "surrealist fever dream in ceramic vessel form." Experiencing the work in person highlights this, alongside excellent technical skill, and the nature of Bonnie's whimsical personality, as well as statements on our sociopolitical circumstances, dance through in the dreamlike elements of her pieces.

Bonnie's signature typographical treatment, alongside feminist narratives and hyper-femme motifs, allows her to document the human experience through satirical quotes, childhood motifs, and bold use of colour. This unique combination elicits feelings of wistfulness and delight, making her narratives highly relatable. Rainbows on Toast with Jam is an extension of the daydream we experience when encountering Bonnie's creative and characteristically joyful work. It is the fever dream that refuses to dissipate.

Editions
Most of the artworks in Rainbows on Toast with Jam are available as an edition — including all of the Toasts, Rainbows and Clouds!

Commissions
For all commission enquiries, email us at info@sidegallery.com.au.

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Today is the Day   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
32 x 30 cm 11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$2800 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $280 with Art Money) Sold

Someone Somewhere may be having Fun   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
39 x 37 cm
$3000 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $300 with Art Money)

You shouldn’t let Poets lie to you   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
30 x 25 cm
$2300 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $230 with Art Money)

Simply the Best   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
30 x 20 cm
$1750 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $175 with Art Money)

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Fun and Games   2020

Fired & glazed ceramic
39.5 x 42 cm
$1750 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $175 with Art Money) Sold

Intrepid Traveller   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
30 x 20 cm
$2000 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $200 with Art Money)

Making a Splash   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
30 x 20 cm
$2000 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $200 with Art Money)

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Rainbow Chaser   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
20 x 20 cm
$550 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $55 with Art Money) Sold

Polka Dot Enthusiast   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
20 x 15 cm
$550 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $55 with Art Money)

Sundae Best   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
20 x 15 cm
$550 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $55 with Art Money)

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Rainbow Cloud   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
19.5 x 21 cm 11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$220 Sold

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Rainbow   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
14 x 15 cm 11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$140 Sold

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Cloud   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
8 x 10 cm 11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$50 Sold

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Stars Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Pink Confetti Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Confetti Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Colourwheel Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Cloud Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

Purple Grid Toast   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm
$130 (Available as an edition)

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Yellow Grid Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Blue Cloud Rainbow Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Gold Rainbow Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Blue Pink Bow Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Green Splotches Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

Splotches Toast   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm
$130

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Neopolitan Toast   2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Orange Pink Heart Toast    2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

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Orange Green Stars Toast    2023

Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm (Available as an edition)
$130 Sold

Watermelon Toast   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm
$110

Avocado Toast   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm
$110

Red Toast   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm
$110

Blue Toast   2023

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Fired & glazed ceramic
11 x 11 cm
$110

Feelings Crush Hope (set)   2022

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Fired & glazed ceramic
Feelings: 30 x 20 cm, Crush: 35 x 18 cm, Hopes: 33 x 17 cm
$4000 (or 10 interest free monthly payments of $400 with Art Money)

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Today is the day (hold)   2023

35 mm film print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
20 x 30 cm (Available as an edition)
$95 Sold

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Someone Somewhere may be having Fun (door frames)   2023

120 mm film Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
21 x 29.7 cm (Available as an edition)
$110 Sold

Simply the Best (Diner)   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
28 x 35 cm
$110 Framed

Someone Somewhere May Be Having Fun (Diner)   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
21 x 29.7 cm
$110 Framed

Blue Toast   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
20 x 25 cm
$75 Framed

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Cloud Toast   2023

Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
20 x 25 cm (Available as an edition)
$75 Sold

Green Toast   2023

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35 mm film print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
20 x 25 cm
$75 Framed

Pink Toast   2023

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35 mm film print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
20 x 25 cm
$75 Framed

Red Toast   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
20 x 25 cm (Available as an edition)
$75 Framed

Yellow Toast   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
20 x 25 cm
$75 Framed

You shouldn't let Poets lie to you (hold)   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper Hahnemule natural agave paper
21 x 29.7 cm
$110

You shouldn't let Poets lie to you (centre stage)   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
29.7 x 42 cm Repurposed frame
$120 Framed

Intrepid traveller (Blue)   2023

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Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
15 x 20 cm
$55

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Making a Splash (pool)   2023

120 mm film Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper. Repurposed frame
29.7 x 42 cm (Available as an edition)
$150 Sold

Lifeguard   2023

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120 mm film Print on 290 gsm Hahnemule natural agave paper
21 x 29.7 cm
$110 Framed

Rainbows Installation view

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Rainbows Installation view

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About the Artist

Bonnie Hislop

Bonnie Hislop is a ceramicist specialising in hand building and ceramic illustration. Grounded in technical skill, her practice has evolved from creating illustrative ceramic cats to large-scale sculptural work. Bonnie uses her forms to critically engage with the world around her and document the human experience. Working from her Meanjin home studio, Bonnie meticulously handcrafts her forms through an involved and often uncertain process inherent in working with clay. She unites bright colours and satirical shapes to engage her audience in a dialogue with the physical world around them. Her work intersects traditional representations of ceramics with a craft aesthetic to create a contemporary interpretation of the ceramic medium. The artwork doesn’t take itself too seriously yet can capture personal experiences universal to the human condition. Her practice aims to encapsulate universal experiences of frustration, angst, grief, and emotional fatigue, as well as tenderness, intimacy and desire. The performative, brightly coloured ceramics forge an existence through joy and curiosity. 

About the Curator

Laura Brinin

Laura Brinin is a curator of contemporary art, currently facilitating the vibrant program at Side Gallery in the heart of Red Hill, Brisbane. With an unwavering passion for nurturing connections with emerging and established creatives, Laura is dedicated to fostering artistic growth through avenues such as social media, branding, and identity development.

Laura has exhibited her own work both in Australia and overseas, as well as working as an independent freelance curator across Brisbane for over ten years. In her downtime, you can find her reading, travelling, or stalking dogs.

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