ILLUME Creations! Indulge Your Colour Sensations!
ILLUME Creations was first opened July 1 2004! Situated in the new Mayfield Complex, Main St Montville, the gallery has a breathtaking backdrop. In collaboration with family members, Shiralee Cooper established Illume Creations to celebrate the art of colour. This original retail concept combines the talents of the Cooper family. Featured artists reside in the Sunshine Coast region.
Art Gallery
TRIBAL TRIBUTE: These unique pieces are inspired by our indigenous people’s relationship to our Earth Mother. The Tribal Tribute Series is a collaborative work featuring Tina and her Hot Glass Team, Muraay's indigenous brushwork and the beadwork of Gary Lisle. These powerful vessels speak of our ancient ancestors. The Tribal Tribute Series has proved highly collectable with many pieces finding homes all over Australia and more moving overseas! Tina has created a couple of glass didgeridoos for local well known artist, Adrian Ross. You can see one of these amazingly powerful instruments @ Illume now!
The Tribal Goddess awaits! These vessels could have been unearthed from some forgotten civilization long gone. A range of these urns can be seen at Illume Creations. Some of these gorgeous Goddesses are adorned with intricate roses, whilst others have an array of hand made beads. A number of these unique hand blown artifacts are heading for the prestigious National Liberty Museum in United States.
SUNRISE SERIES: The Sunrise Series was born as a response to the Tsunami. Tina wished to create these pieces as a symbol of hope. The Sunrise effect is created by layering each of the colours to create a surreal Sunrise scene Tina has recently expanded her range of colours in this series to include pieces from monochromatic to multi colour! This is a much sought after series.
Select pieces of the Sunrise Series have been painted by Indigenous artist, Muraay. Each piece has a story to tell! Listen with your heart!
SEALIFE COLLECTION: The Barrier Reef comes to life with Tina Cooper’s amazing component work in her Sea Life Series. As well as the stunning free standing fish, you will be amazed at the creative component work incorporated in Tina’s Sealife Collection. The latest water wonderland introduces Dory to the scene. Some of this underwater wonders have taken the team of four glass blowers an entire day to create! The Sealife Series is technically and physically demanding! Tina's Hot Glass Team based here on the Sunshine Coast have succeeded in skillfully creating outstanding handblown hot fusion work!
SOUL ESSENCE: You will find Tina Cooper’s classic Soul Essence Series created for an exhibition in Palazzo Versace, shown off in Illume. This design has the feel of another era. With soft shades set off by ivory, these pieces are waiting to adorn your home! Some of these classic vases are embellished with the beautiful flowers featured in the Enchanted Garden Series.
SUNFLOWER SERIES: Are you looking for something special? Tina Cooper, international hot glass artist, has just developed an original new series! The first of the stunning Sunflower Series has arrived in Illume Creations!
Tina has evolved the sunflower to brighten your world!
