Anneke Borren (New Zealand), totems

Anneke Borren (born 1946) is a New Zealand ceramic artist. She is known for her work in stoneware and porcelain, which is often decorated with abstract patterns and designs. She was born in the Netherlands in 1946 and studied ceramics at the Ilam School of Fine Arts in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 1966 to 1969. After graduating, she worked as a potter in the Netherlands and Sweden. In 1971, she returned to New Zealand and established a studio in Paraparaumu, north of Wellington.

Borren's work is characterized by its bold use of colour and its geometric patterns. She often uses a variety of techniques, including hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing, to create her pieces. Her work is often inspired by nature, and she often incorporates elements of the natural world, such as leaves, flowers, and animals, into her designs.

Borren has exhibited her work in solo and group more... exhibitions in New Zealand and overseas. Her work is held in public and private collections, including the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, and the Sarjeant Gallery Te Awamutu.

Borren is a recipient of the Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award in Visual Arts (2006) and the Queen's Service Medal for Community Service (2010). She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand and a member of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts.

In addition to her work as a ceramic artist, Borren has also taught ceramics at the Ilam School of Fine Arts and at Whitirea Polytechnic. She is a passionate advocate for the arts, and she has served on the boards of a number of arts organizations. less...