Ceramics

DAWN VACHON studied visual arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, receiving her BFA in 2008. Since relocating to Melbourne, she has made a lot of ceramic pots and has exhibited a handful of ceramic things that aren't pots. Dawn can often be found throwing, handbuilding and concocting glazes at her home-studio in Coburg.

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JADE THORSEN is a Melbourne based ceramicist working from her North Fitzroy studio. Her practice focuses on wheel-thrown functional wares that sit somewhere between design, batch production and craft.

Jade’s background in Industrial Design formed her interest in ceramics and more broadly craft and ideas of slow making - a methodology she explores through her pieces that place just as much importance on the process as the final object.

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ALTERFACT is an experimental design studio created by Lucile Sciallano and Ben Landau in 2014. Since graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2013, Lucile and Ben have worked in tandem on various projects in different mediums. Their collaboration has culminated in the creation of Alterfact Studio, a platform through which to conduct critical research with materials and data translated through the manufacture of ‘stuff’.

Alterfact’s practice is currently focused on the use of 3D printing in clay as a small batch manufacturing process. They push the boundaries of this traditionally plastic-based medium, and play with its connotations of utilitarianism and gimmickry, as it moves into a feasible reality.

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KIRSTEN PERRY is a self-taught ceramicist working from her studio based in Preston, Melbourne. Working predominantly with slip cast mid-fired functional and non-functional vessels, Kirsten’s pieces pay homage to traditional ceramic forms. The bio-morphic forms are initially carved from foam or cardboard before being translated into ceramic, reflecting Kirsten’s background in Industrial design. Evidence of this transformation from one medium to another is kept, highlighting the texture of the foam and cardboard and often exaggerating the imperfections to celebrate the uniqueness of each piece. Kirsten also has a background in Gold and Silversmithing through Fine Arts training wh ich is often reflected in her work.

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IGGY & LOU LOU is a Melbourne-based ceramic practice by artist Irene Grishin Selzer. After graduating with a Masters of Fine Arts in ceramics and receiving multiple awards for ceramic excellence, artist Irene Grishin-Selzer has continued her art practice alongside establishing a bespoke design practice under the name Iggy & Lou Lou.

"Texture is everything and working with clay provides endless textural possibilities. It has got that magic ability to appear both raw and refined at the same time" says Irene.

Irene’s practice is informed by a deep respect for traditional making processes, a commitment to a minimal environmental footprint, and a devotion to creating handmade, beloved ceramics that last a lifetime.

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JAMES LEMON is an Aotearoa (New Zealand) born artist working from his studio and shop space Northcote, Melbourne. He explores and experiments with clay as a generative process to develop works that are sculptural and functional.

Lemon's artwork is represented at James Makin Gallery in Collingwood and in the National Gallery of Victoria's permanent collection. His work has been featured in The National Gallery of Victoria Magazine, Vault Magazine, The Design Files, Real Living Magazine and Broadsheet.

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JAMES LEMON is an Aotearoa (New Zealand) born artist working from his studio and shop space Northcote, Melbourne. He explores and experiments with clay as a generative process to develop works that are sculptural and functional.

Lemon's artwork is represented at James Makin Gallery in Collingwood and in the National Gallery of Victoria's permanent collection. His work has been featured in The National Gallery of Victoria Magazine, Vault Magazine, The Design Files, Real Living Magazine and Broadsheet.

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JOSEPH TURRIN is an artist, based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. His work traverses interest in both the history of ceramics and nature. Turrin’s approach to making is playful in manner, with coil-building the predominant technique used. His work is inspired by colours and textures of plants, animals and landscapes. The form and surface of each piece is a site for experimentation of both texture, colour and functionality. Some works reference the utilitarian shapes found throughout the long history of ceramics. whilst others remain functionally ambiguous. Turrin was awarded the Royal Doulton & UNSW Art & Design Award.(2016)

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JOSEPH TURRIN is an artist, based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. His work traverses interest in both the history of ceramics and nature. Turrin’s approach to making is playful in manner, with coil-building the predominant technique used. His work is inspired by colours and textures of plants, animals and landscapes. The form and surface of each piece is a site for experimentation of both texture, colour and functionality. Some works reference the utilitarian shapes found throughout the long history of ceramics. whilst others remain functionally ambiguous. Turrin was awarded the Royal Doulton & UNSW Art & Design Award.(2016)

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JOSEPH TURRIN is an artist, based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. His work traverses interest in both the history of ceramics and nature. Turrin’s approach to making is playful in manner, with coil-building the predominant technique used. His work is inspired by colours and textures of plants, animals and landscapes. The form and surface of each piece is a site for experimentation of both texture, colour and functionality. Some works reference the utilitarian shapes found throughout the long history of ceramics. whilst others remain functionally ambiguous. Turrin was awarded the Royal Doulton & UNSW Art & Design Award.(2016)

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ALTERFACT is an experimental design studio created by Lucile Sciallano and Ben Landau in 2014. Since graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2013, Lucile and Ben have worked in tandem on various projects in different mediums. Their collaboration has culminated in the creation of Alterfact Studio, a platform through which to conduct critical research with materials and data translated through the manufacture of ‘stuff’.

Alterfact’s practice is currently focused on the use of 3D printing in clay as a small batch manufacturing process. They push the boundaries of this traditionally plastic-based medium, and play with its connotations of utilitarianism and gimmickry, as it moves into a feasible reality.

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ALTERFACT is an experimental design studio created by Lucile Sciallano and Ben Landau in 2014. Since graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2013, Lucile and Ben have worked in tandem on various projects in different mediums. Their collaboration has culminated in the creation of Alterfact Studio, a platform through which to conduct critical research with materials and data translated through the manufacture of ‘stuff’.

Alterfact’s practice is currently focused on the use of 3D printing in clay as a small batch manufacturing process. They push the boundaries of this traditionally plastic-based medium, and play with its connotations of utilitarianism and gimmickry, as it moves into a feasible reality.

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LA PETITE FABRIQUE DE BRUNSWICK is a Melbourne based ceramic studio created by artist Lucile in 2014. Lucile was born in the south of France and now works from her garden shed in Brunswick.

Slip cast techniques are used to create functional and sculptural bowls, cups and teapots that begin with a prototype used to make a mould to cast the iterations of each shape. Using pigments to colour the porcelain, Lucile applies patterns by hand to make each piece unique.

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LA PETITE FABRIQUE DE BRUNSWICK is a Melbourne based ceramic studio created by artist Lucile in 2014. Lucile was born in the south of France and now works from her garden shed in Brunswick.

Slip cast techniques are used to create functional and sculptural bowls, cups and teapots that begin with a prototype used to make a mould to cast the iterations of each shape. Using pigments to colour the porcelain, Lucile applies patterns by hand to make each piece unique.

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LA PETITE FABRIQUE DE BRUNSWICK is a Melbourne based ceramic studio created by artist Lucile in 2014. Lucile was born in the south of France and now works from her garden shed in Brunswick.

Slip cast techniques are used to create functional and sculptural bowls, cups and teapots that begin with a prototype used to make a mould to cast the iterations of each shape. Using pigments to colour the porcelain, Lucile applies patterns by hand to make each piece unique.

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LA PETITE FABRIQUE DE BRUNSWICK is a Melbourne based ceramic studio created by artist Lucile in 2014. Lucile was born in the south of France and now works from her garden shed in Brunswick.

Slip cast techniques are used to create functional and sculptural bowls, cups and teapots that begin with a prototype used to make a mould to cast the iterations of each shape. Using pigments to colour the porcelain, Lucile applies patterns by hand to make each piece unique.

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SHARON ALPREN is a Melbourne based ceramic artist working out of her home studio in the Macedon Ranges. Sharon took up ceramics 15 years ago after relocating to Australia from her native UK where she had a background in Textiles.

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TESSY KING is a ceramic artist based on the Northern Rivers in NSW working from her shed studio. During her Fine Arts studies at RMIT Tessy trained in Gold and Silversmithing as well as Ceramics which is reflected in the metal and enamel qualities of her pieces.

Her focus is on the process and arrangement of each piece she makes, granting herself freedom to construct form and integrate colour in an uncontrived way reflecting a youthful notion of play.

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TESSY KING is a ceramic artist based on the Northern Rivers in NSW working from her shed studio. During her Fine Arts studies at RMIT Tessy trained in Gold and Silversmithing as well as Ceramics which is reflected in the metal and enamel qualities of her pieces.

Her focus is on the process and arrangement of each piece she makes, granting herself freedom to construct form and integrate colour in an uncontrived way reflecting a youthful notion of play.

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STUDIO MULDERS is a Perth based creative project of Annemieke who worked across the world as a scientist before becoming a ceramic artist in 2014. Her work explores the intersection of order, chaos, function, asymmetry and beauty.

She uses discarded vessels that are changed by cutting, rearranging or breaking part of its surface. This process of destruction and building up creates a form that is simultaneously fragile, robust, complex and simple. This inherent contrariness demands questioning and defies simple categorisation.

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JAMES LEMON is an Aotearoa (New Zealand) born artist working from his studio and shop space Northcote, Melbourne. He explores and experiments with clay as a generative process to develop works that are sculptural and functional.

Lemon's artwork is represented at James Makin Gallery in Collingwood and in the National Gallery of Victoria's permanent collection. His work has been featured in The National Gallery of Victoria Magazine, Vault Magazine, The Design Files, Real Living Magazine and Broadsheet.

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JADE THORSEN is a Melbourne based ceramicist working from her North Fitzroy studio. Her practice focuses on wheel-thrown functional wares that sit somewhere between design, batch production and craft.

Jade’s background in Industrial Design formed her interest in ceramics and more broadly craft and ideas of slow making - a methodology she explores through her pieces that place just as much importance on the process as the final object.

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ALTERFACT is an experimental design studio created by Lucile Sciallano and Ben Landau in 2014. Since graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2013, Lucile and Ben have worked in tandem on various projects in different mediums. Their collaboration has culminated in the creation of Alterfact Studio, a platform through which to conduct critical research with materials and data translated through the manufacture of ‘stuff’.

Alterfact’s practice is currently focused on the use of 3D printing in clay as a small batch manufacturing process. They push the boundaries of this traditionally plastic-based medium, and play with its connotations of utilitarianism and gimmickry, as it moves into a feasible reality.

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ALTERFACT is an experimental design studio created by Lucile Sciallano and Ben Landau in 2014. Since graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2013, Lucile and Ben have worked in tandem on various projects in different mediums. Their collaboration has culminated in the creation of Alterfact Studio, a platform through which to conduct critical research with materials and data translated through the manufacture of ‘stuff’.

Alterfact’s practice is currently focused on the use of 3D printing in clay as a small batch manufacturing process. They push the boundaries of this traditionally plastic-based medium, and play with its connotations of utilitarianism and gimmickry, as it moves into a feasible reality.

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