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Private commission 'Clareville Boy' - September 2015
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Commission of 8 porcelain sculptures for the Dubai Opera House Sky Restaurant
My aim is to express a sense of balance and harmony through my work. I hand build my pieces over a period of a few days, to allow the clay to stiffen sufficiently, before adding more coils. This slow process fosters an organic growth, allows for time to step back and observe where a piece intends to go.
Raw oxides and porcelain slip, finishes that allow the tactile clay surface to remain , are used on many of my vessels. To make them functional I seal low fired ware to make it watertight .For many of my outdoor sculptures I use metal finishes, relishing the rich patinas that develop when exposed to the elements.
Recently I have ventured into using other materials then clay for large outdoor sculpture - acrylic resin for a life-sized pelican and a sculpting material called Pal Tiya, which is light but incredibly strong.
Inspiration is found in the natural world - the colours and textures of rocks, seedpods, wasp's nests or shark eggs found on the beach.
I grew up in Austria and moved to Australia in my early twenties. In 2000 I completed a studio ceramics course at Brookvale TAFE and have been exhibiting my work since 2007. I live and work at Clareville on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and open my studio to the public as part of Pittwater Artists Trail (http://pittwaterartiststrail.com.au) or by appointment.
To see what's new in the studio go to https://instagram.com/katarinawellsceramics/
Exhibitions
2018 Northern Beaches Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, CurlCurl
Pittwater Artists Trail Winter Exhibition, Newport
New Year Exhibition, Avalon Art Gallery
Sculpture in an Orange Garden, Orange
Lindfield Art Show, Lindfield
2017 Be Brave Art Space Inaugural Exhibition, Avalon
Arcadian Artists Trail, Dural
Newport Sculpture Trail
St.Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Sculptures In The Garden, Rosby Estate, Mudgee
Northern Beaches Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, Curl Curl
Pittwater Artists Trail Winter Exhibition, Newport
Summer Art Space, Avalon
2016 Arcadian Artists Trail
St. Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Artisans in the Gardens, Lion Gate Lodge, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Pittwater Artists Trail Winter Exhibition, Avalon
Easter Art Festival Exhibition, Newport
2015 Ravenswood Art Carnival, Gordon
Newport Sculpture Trail
Arcadian Artists Trail, Dural
St.Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Pittwater Artists Trail Winter Exhibition, Avalon Surf Club, Avalon
2014 Newport Sculpture Trail, Newport
Pittwater Community Arts Exhibition, Avalon
Arcadian Artists Trail, Dural
St.Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Pittwater Artists Trail Autumn Exhibition, Newport
Holy Family Art Show, Lindfield
2013 Glanaeon Art Show, Castlecrag
St.Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Pittwater Community Arts Exhibition, Avalon
Vision 7, Mosman
Oatley West Art Show, Oatley
Holy Family Art Show, Lindfield
2012 Pittwater Community Arts Exhibition, Avalon
Glanaeon Art Show, Castlecrag
Epiphanies, Ryde
View Exhibits, Lane Cove
Oatley West Art Show, Oatley
Holy Family Art Show, Lindfield
Pittwater Ceramic Award, Mona Vale
2011 View Exhibits, Lane Cove
Vision 6, Mosman
St.Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Pittwater Community Arts Exhibition, Avalon
2010 View Exhibits, Lane Cove
St.Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Pittwater Community Arts Exhibition, Avalon
Arts Beat, Mona Vale
2009 View Exhibits, Lane Cove
The Rotary Club Of Breakfast Point Annual Art Exhibition
Balmain Art Show, Balmain
Loreto Spring Art Show, Kirribilli
PCA Exhibition, Avalon
Arts Beat, Mona Vale
2008 View Exhibits, Lane Cove
Balmain Art Show, Balmain
Art Sydney with Gallery 307
St.Thomas Art Show, Willoughby
Vision 5, Mosman
PCA Exhibition, Avalon
2007 'Vessels', Momo Art, Castlecrag
Selected Artists Show, Gallery 307, Castlecrag
PCA Exhibition, Avalon
