From produce to plate: the influence of the kitchen garden in the decorative arts with Dr Suzanne Bravery

What is a kitchen garden and what makes it such an important part of a productive garden? What is the influence of the kitchen garden on the form and decoration of domestic ware and on decorative arts? This talk looks at the history and role of the kitchen garden and its influences on the decoration of practical and pleasing objects for the home.

Suzanne Bravery curated and has managed house museums at the Historic Houses Trust of NSW (now Museums of History NSW), including Elizabeth Bay House, Vaucluse House, Elizabeth Farm, Rouse Hill estate and Meroogal. She previously managed the Grainger Museum at the University of Melbourne, and was a Head Curator at the National Museum of Australia. Suzanne’s research interests include historic interiors, social history and conservation housekeeping. Suzanne has recently completed her Doctor of Philosophy where her thesis explored the role of the Curator in determining the appearance of interiors in house museums in Australia.

Your ticket includes tea or Market Lane coffee served before the presentation, and time to browse our exclusive range of books, gifts, and homewares at TJC Emporium.

This event is presented on-site at The Johnston Collection. Please see your ticket for details. NOTE: Tickets for this event do not include access to our house museum, Fairhall. Guided tours of the current exhibition can be booked separately.

This event is supported by The Colin Holden Charitable Trust.

Image: England, plate, c.1800-1805. Foundation Collection 1989. The Johnston Collection, Melbourne.