Janina Myronova: International Maker
by Paul BaileyToday there are a group of international ceramic makers who see the world as their marketplace. Often driven by international fairs and Biennial events they are the driving force transforming ceramics…
Nicholas Weddell
Spontaneous, gestural, playful, absurd, and whimsical, tactile and threatening – these are just some of the words I would use to describe the work of Nicholas Weddell. From cups that are functional, b…
Picasso a Ceramicist? Absolutely.
Few people are unaware of who Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) is. However, many do not know that he was one of the major ceramicists of the twentieth century. Without a doubt, he is the first artist to radi…
All about the material: an exhibition of wood-fired ceramics by Geoff Thomas
by Peter WilsonThis major exhibition of Geoff Thomas’ wood-fired ceramics was held at the Dubbo Cultural Centre from February to May 2022. Sparingly displayed to maximise viewing, it highlights the results of his ex…
Kelly Austin: In search of place
In November 2021, I was artist in residence at Q Bank Gallery in Queenstown, Tasmania. An Elemental Persistence was made in response to this experience.
Zoe Preece: In Reverence
Following on from her exhibition, Material Presence (2018), Zoe Preece was awarded a Production Grant by Arts Council Wales in 2019. This was intended to develop her practice by bringing together her…