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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 

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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.

Terra Sigillata, a natural finish containing very fine clay particles, provides a sensual, tactile surface for much of my work For many of my outdoor sculptures I use iron and copper finishes, relishing the rich patinas that develop when exposed to the elements.
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. I have been exhibiting my work since 2007. I live and work at Clareville on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. My studio is open 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 New Year Exhibition, Avalon Art Gallery
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, 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