Sandra Black (Australia) ceramics

Black was born in Perth, Western Australia, in 1950 and studied at the Western Australian Institute of Technology (now Curtin University). She has exhibited extensively throughout Australia and internationally, and her work is held in major public and private collections around the world.

Black's work is often described as being both elegant and powerful. She is a master of her medium, and her porcelain pieces are known for their lightness, translucency, and strength. Black's work is also notable for its technical virtuosity, and she is skilled in a wide range of ceramic techniques, including throwing, hand-building, carving, piercing, and glazing.

In addition to her studio practice, Black has also taught ceramics at a number of universities and art schools. She is a passionate advocate for the medium of ceramics, and she has played a significant role in promoting Australian ceramics on the world stage.

In 1989, Black more... was the subject of a major solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia and in 2001, Black was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study ceramics in China. Other awards include the Australia Council's Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Ceramics in 2008 and the Fremantle Arts Centre's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 confirming her place as one of Australia's most respected and admired ceramic artists. less...