Peter Travis (Australia) ceramics

Peter Travis was born in 1929 in Manly, New South Wales, and developed a passion for craft during his childhood. He studied sculpture, ceramics, and industrial design at East Sydney Technical College and began his professional career as an industrial designer at Phillips, where he designed televisions and radios.

In 1960, he joined Speedo and designed swimwear that could be worn for swimming, which became an iconic Australian design. Travis left Speedo in 1962 to focus on his art practice and became a contemporary Australian potter who created hand-built organic sculptural works. His works were exhibited nationally and internationally and are represented in many major Australian and international collections, including the National Gallery of Australia. Travis taught and lectured on color, form, and design at various colleges and universities.

In 2008, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution to the visual arts, crafts, more... design, and art education. Travis passed away on 28 November 2016, at the age of 87. less...