Greg Daly (Australia) ceramics

Greg Daly (1954- ) is an Australian ceramic artist known for his unique approach to glazing and his contributions to the field of ceramics. He was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and grew up in a family of artists. Daly started studying pottery in high school and also worked part-time in a ceramics supply shop. In 1975-1976, he completed a Diploma of Art and a Fellowship Diploma at RMIT and set up his Marra Pottery studio in North Mount Albert, Victoria. He later moved to Richmond, Victoria, and then to Raintree Marra, Cowra, NSW.

Daly was fascinated by the way that different glazes interacted with each other and with the clay and began experimenting with new glazing techniques in the early 1970s. In the 1980s, he became known for his use of crystalline glazes, which produce a highly textured surface that resembles ice crystals or frost. He refined his technique more... over the years, developing new ways to control the crystals and create unique patterns and colors.

In addition to his studio work, Daly has taught ceramics at universities and art schools and has also written several books on ceramics, including "Glazes and Glazing Techniques" and "Digital Ceramics." Daly has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Australia Council Fellowship and the Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award. His work is held in collections in the National Gallery of Australia, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. less...