SAM KELLY STUDIO
Welcome
My ceramic art pieces are individually handcrafted using traditional practices and techniques of throwing on a potters wheel, glazing and firing to 1300degC. The lip and foot rings are unique, Creation of Sam's art is an exacting process which is of the highest quality, very labor intensive and can only be achieved by handcrafting on a potters wheel.
The decoration, if any, is created around what the individual form tells the artists to achieve effect or depth, complimenting the forms is accentuated by the high reduction fired glazes.
The glazes used are unique; continually being tested to be the best applied to ceramic anywhere in the world .
Inspiration of these ceramic works can be traced back to the Koryô Dynasty (918 - 1392) Korea, first half of 12th century.
This presents a solid base of techniques and aesthetics to allow individual expression and creation of artistic ideas.
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About me
“My work with clay is inspired from my existence, my early life in this living and breathing world of bush and farm, clean air, hills and growing grass. All is reflected in what I develop, by shape, texture and colour.”
Sam works full time with his chosen medium, clay. Having completed several courses at Coffs Harbour TAFE, attaining 6 distinctions and 5 credits in his final year of Certificate III. Previous employment with Southern Cross Pottery and currently “Technical Assistant” with Coffs Harbour TAFE – Arts and Media.
Permanently displaying his art at New England Regional Art Museum- Armidale and Hornsby Art Gallery- Sydney, NSW Australia.