The piece ‘Carinated Jars’ was selected for inclusion in the Klytie Pate Ceramic Award for 2023

This biannual exhibition “celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of Australian ceramics, showcasing the works of talented artists from across Australia and New Zealand.” It is hosted by Arts Mansfield at MACE.

Carinated Jars, 2023, stoneware clay, oxides and matt glaze

Carinated vessels are steeped in historical and cultural ambiguity. Meaning shaped like keel, the word carinate led me to contemplate the passage of ideas, carried through pots, over time and sea. These carinated jars have obscured markings, hinting at past events. They create a dialogue between the present and antiquity, reflecting on the channels of knowledge inherent to this craft.