Originally completing a Diploma of Art – Illustration at RMIT in 1961, Jenny then worked in Perth as a commercial artist. From 1967 she moved around both Western Australia and Victoria teaching art and participating in the local pottery groups. In 1974 she studied at Carlton Art Centre and also taught there for 15 years. In 1996 she completed a Diploma of Art and Design, majoring in Ceramics, at Outer Eastern College of TAFE, further developing her skills as a professional Ceramics artist.
Jenny has participated in many group exhibitions in both pottery and painting and won awards. She is currently a member of Eastern Studio Potters and Artists and in the past has been a member of other pottery and painting societies. Jenny has also taught, demonstrated and judged with other groups. ‘My pottery and painting reflect my childhood in the country. I incorporate the patterns, textures and colours of the landscape into my red raku clay tiles and larger slab forms. I have also been lucky enough to travel to China, Japan and Europe – all of which provide further inspiration and reference for my work today’ Jenny’s work includes a range of ceramics; from finely-carved porcelain with celadon glazes to domestic pots and landscape tiles with rough, dry textured surfaces. She also creates fine watercolour and pen and ink sketches of rural Australian scenes and historic buildings. Inspiration for Jenny’s work has come from many sources in both her art forms. The early Australian plain air artists with their understanding of light and simplification of the landscape have always been an influence. With ceramics, Jenny enjoys the work of potters who have an understanding of the beauty of a simple form, and who create wonderful textured surfaces. |
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