Alan Peascod (Australia) ceramics

Alan Peascod was born in England in 1943.

He studied at East Sydney Technical College (ceramics) under

Peter Rushforth; Sturt Workshops, Mittagong, under Les Blakebrough; The College of Applied Art, Cairo, Egypt; and with John Reeves and Ray Finch in England in 1968.

Since that time he has travelled in the Middle East, West Gennany, Spain and England studying, in particular, collections of Islamic art in those countries.

He has also extensively researched Islamic glazes and lustre techniques.

Since 1969, he has held numerous solo exhibitions in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.

In 1972 he participated in an exhibition at more... the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and in 1974 in the Concorso Intemazionale delta Ceramica d'Arte at Faenza, Italy. His works were also included in the Australian exhibitions Recent Ceramics touring Europe 1980-2 and Contemporary Australian Ceramics touring New Zealand, Canada and the United States 1982-4.

A retrospective exhibition of his work organised by the Canberra School of Art Gallery toured metropolitan and regional galleries 1985-6.

He lectured in ceramics at the Canberra School of Art from 1975 until 1986 and at the Wollongong College of Advanced Education.

He was awarded a Doctorate in Creative Arts in 1995 for his research at Wollongong University.

He is represented in the Australian National Gallery, Canberra and all state galleries.

Alan Peascod died in 2007. less...

Alan Peascod is an Australian ceramicist who has gained international recognition for his innovative and highly expressive work. Peascod was born in 1947 in New South Wales, and he began his career as a potter in the early 1970s.

Peascod's work is known for its bold, dynamic forms and its use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns. His pieces often feature highly textured surfaces, which he achieves by layering different types of clay and experimenting with firing techniques.

Throughout his career, Peascod has been heavily influenced by Japanese ceramics and the works of the Mingei movement, which sought to more... elevate traditional craft techniques to the level of fine art. He has also been influenced by the work of mid-century modern designers such as Lucie Rie and Hans Coper, and his pieces often reflect a sense of playful experimentation and innovation.

Peascod's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. He has also received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to the field of ceramics, including the Australia Council Fellowship and the Gold Medal at the World Ceramics Biennale in South Korea. less...