Minqi Gu - Plateaus

Machinery Street Gallery | 11 July - 1 September 2025

Artist: Minqi Gu
Medium: Ceramic

Exhibition: Plateaus

A Thousand Plateaus by Minqi Gu explores interconnected thoughts and influences, inspired by Deleuze and Guattari’s work. Gu’s ceramic sculptures reflect her diverse background, from a fishing island to urban Shanghai and Australia.

The artworks combine architectural forms, sea creatures, and everyday objects, representing the artist’s multifaceted identity and cultural influences. Through her masterful earthenware pieces, Gu pushes the boundaries of ceramic techniques, incorporating innovative glazing methods and intricate surface treatments.

Her work showcases a deep understanding of clay bodies and firing processes, resulting in sculptures that are both technically sophisticated and conceptually rich. Gu’s expertise in manipulating form and texture demonstrates her excellence in the medium, while embracing change and demonstrating a playful, evolving artistic process.