Sea urchins, starfish, coral, and the colours of tropical marine life inspired my latest body of work.

Bowls, vases, spheres and spiked rings may be used individually or stacked to create a sculptural effect. The forms may be rearranged in an infinite variety of ways to suit individual whim. Vibrant contrasting colours coat the interior and exterior surfaces of the vessels. All pieces are functional and fired to earthenware temperature.

Inspiration for the porcelain cups came after an exchange visit to Kyoto. The small drinking vessels are perched on heavily textured "saucer" support rings,.

Interiors are glazed, while the exterior surfaces remain unglazed and highly polished, with just a splash of colour and crackle. Clayworks "Southern Ice" porcelain proved ideal for throwing these.

Curriculum Vitae

• 2000 24 August to 12 October Link Gallery Canberra Theatre & Canberra Centre(Craft ACT Award)
• 1999 Graduated ANU Canberra School of Art 1999
• 1999 Graduate exhibition Canberra School of Art Emerging Artist Support Scheme – Clayworks Award
• 1999 Emerging Artist Support Scheme – Craft ACT Award
• 1998 Eizan Line Exhibition - Canberra School of Art Foyer Gallery
• 1998 Kyoto Exchange Visit
• 1998 Raglan Gallery Exhibition - Cooma
• 1997 "Rooftop of Australia" Exhibition – Thredbo

Collections

• Embassy of Japan Canberra
• ANU School of Art Canberra

petramurphy@hotmail.com.au
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COOMA NSW 2630
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