Pig Melon

15/10/2024

KEE RAA MIK
West German Pottery ~ Mid-Century ~ Collectable
Stocking ~Scheurich | Ruscha | Bay | Carsten Topferei | Silberdistel | Jasba | Stueler | Dümler & Breiden

KEE RAA MIK is run by Leigh Craft & Luisa Hansal

In 2015, Fritz (Luisa’s Dad) took Leigh and Luisa to meet Rolf Seher at his home in Hassmersheim, Germany. Rolf lived in the house of the architect who designed Burg Guttenberg, one of Germany’s oldest and best-preserved castles, dating back to the 12th century.

A passionate collector of art, antiques, furniture, and West German pottery, Rolf was initially reluctant to part with any pieces from his vast collection. However, in 2017, after many conversations with Luisa’s parents, he surprisingly agreed to send a freight container of 100+ West German ceramics to Boorloo (Perth), hoping to share his love for West German pottery with Western Australia.

In November 2023, Leigh and Luisa closed Pig Melon as an exhibition/event space and converted it into their home / studios.

Since February 2024, they’ve been housing Rolf’s pottery collection in their lounge room. Leigh and Luisa are honored to share Rolf’s collection of Mid-Century West German pottery with the Boorloo/Wayalup community at Currents as part of Fremantle Design Week.

Rolf doesn’t own a phone or have internet access, but if we could reach him through channels other than a trip to Germany and a knock on his front door, we know he’d be thrilled.

FRI, 18 OCT, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SAT, 19 OCT, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUN, 20 OCT, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CURRENT 141 QUEENVICTORIA ST WALYALUP

21/02/2024

These Claisebrook cement plants have been a huge health risk for local residence and business owners! If you live in our area please help us kick them out!

This site contains consultations that are run by WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.

17/11/2023

Tomorrow is the last day to see Jack Wansbrough’s stunning exhibition ‘Meteorite Inquiries’ !

Open 11am-5pm | 181 Lord Street, Boorloo

“I think we all expect morsels of chance to impact our lives or to change our trajectory, but in the anticipation to illuminate their sudden presence, we can sometimes feel disappointed by the outcomes brought on by seeking clarification. It’s merely industrial waste or only terrestrial in nature; not a chunk of fallen star. But the space between knowing and complete mystery is serendipity. It’s everything to do with the possibility rather than the revelation.” - excerpt from exhibition text by

+ A selection of artworks, wares and jewellery are still available for the G🍉za fundraiser ~ handmade and donated by artists.

++ Make sure to check out ’s painting ‘Of old friends, fountains and frescos (memory scape 1)’ in the KUDO Window!
~ For sale enquires DM us here or email [email protected]

Image: , Fleabane Garden, 2023. Solder, copper wire, book cloth, acoustic pinboard, marine ply, 30x21cm.

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13/11/2023

Thanks to all who visited us and purchased artworks for the G🍉za fundraiser – over $1,000 raised already!

Artworks still available from artists.

’s exhibition ~ Meteorite Inquiries 1980-1995 continues at Pig Melon until the 18th Nov.
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri (by appointment only)
Sat 18th Nov, 11am - 5pm

To book an appointment please DM us here or email [email protected]

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Images: Jack Wansbrough - Meteorite Inquires 1980-1995 [installation view & detail]

Photos: Guy Louden | 

08/11/2023

Exhibition opening Saturday 11th Nov | 2pm ~ laterrr

Jack Wansbrough - Meteorite Inquires 1980-1995

Meteorite Inquires 1980-1995 is a series of drawings in solder on upholstered panels. The name comes from a lever arch file, found in a bin, containing 15 years of correspondence between the Western Australian Museum and members of the public asking ‘is this a meteorite?’ It’s an obscure archive of stones and slag, strange phenomena, and work carried out whether or not it’s luminous.

Jack Wansbrough () is an artist based in Boorloo. He usually works collaboratively across different disciplines. Recent works include The Rock Pool at Old Customs House, The Noise and Vibration Council for Audible Edge festival of sound, and The Many Forked Tongue at Private Island.

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Exhibition runs 12th Nov - 18th Nov
Sunday 12th Nov, 11am - 5pm
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri (by appointment only)
Saturday 18th Nov, 11am - 5pm

To book an appointment please DM us here or email [email protected]

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Images: Jack Wansbrough - Meteorite Inquires 1980-1995 [installation view & detail]

Photos: Guy Louden | 

30/10/2023

Sob open studios (next door to Pig Melon)
11th Nov | 2pm - 4pm

Wander next door to ~ grab a beer, have a look around, meet some of Sob’s current tenants and see what projects they’re currently working on.

Sob is home to several artists, musicians, writers, costume designers, researchers, and makers. Sob aims to provide an environment for emerging and mid-career practitioners that encourages the exploration and exchange of ideas, knowledge, skill, and friendship.

Sob was first established in 2021 as Studios on Bulwer (S.o.B) at 150 Bulwer Street. Founding members were Liz Smith, Nicole Marrington, Luisa Hansal, and Leigh Craft. In April 2023, Sob moved next door to Pig Melon.

Current tenants: Leigh Craft, Natsumi de Dianous, Luisa Hansal, Pip Lewi, Guy Louden, Nicole Marrington, Liz Smith, Isabella Speed, Jess Tan, Jack Wansbrough

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✿ Exhibition opening at Pig Melon | from 2pm
Jack Wansbrough - Meteorite Inquires 1980-1995

✿ KUDO Window ~ ft work by Pip Lewi

Pig Melon will be serving refreshments thanks to Gage Roads. Food catered by chef Fritz

photos by:

23/10/2023

Pig Melon exhibition opening
& Sob open studios + MORE

Saturday 11th November, from 2pm
Jack Wansbrough’s solo exhibition:
Meteorite Inquires 1980-1995

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✿ KUDO Window ~ ft work by Pip Lewi

✿ Sob open studios (next door to Pig Melon) 2pm - 4pm

✿ + Music (TBA), from 4pm ~ laterrr

Pig Melon will be serving refreshments thanks to Gage Roads. Food catered by chef Fritz

08/03/2023

Some fresh snaps from Pig Melon + collab⚡️
Presenting artworks by , , , ,

On display until July 2023.

Image 1: Dan Bourke, Feedback & COMPLAINTS, 2022. Digital print in aluminum frame, 45.8×60.6cm

Image 2: Brent Harrison, Narcissus Garden, 2022. Mirror acrylic, dimensions vary

Image 3 & 4: Guy Louden, Lawson Flats Capriccio, 2022. Video from digital simulation using architectural models, custom computer. Edition 1/1 [left]
Guy Louden, Capriccio, 2019. Giclee print from digital render, 51×42×40cm [framed]. Edition AP 1/1 [right]

Image 5 & 6: Jack Wansbrough, Sandine, 2022. Felt, acrylic paint, dye, pewter, push pins, 59.5×44.5cm

Image 7 & 8: Lisa Leibetrau Votes for Women, 2022. Gold vinyl text, 40x40cm [Image 7], 20.5×17.5cm [Image 8]

For any artwork sales enquiries please contact [email protected]

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