Bronwynne Cornish (New Zealand) ceramics

Bronwynne Cornish was born in Wellington, New Zealand in

1945. She originally studied to be an industrial designer, but later discovered

her true passion lay with earthenware. In 1968, she became an apprentice to

leading New Zealand potter Helen Mason. She has since become one of New

Zealand's best known ceramic artists.

Cornish's work is characterized by its simple, elegant forms

and its use of natural materials. She often uses earthenware, but she has also

worked with stoneware, porcelain, and glass. Her pieces are often inspired by

the natural world, and they often feature organic shapes and textures.

"China Cabinet Curiosities" (1971) was first solo

exhibition, and it featured a series of small, hand-built earthenware vessels.

Since then Cornish has exhibited her work extensively throughout New Zealand

and overseas. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Frances

Hodgkins Fellowship in 1992. Her more... work is included in the collections of major

museums and galleries in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.

Cornish continues to work and live in Waiheke Island, New

Zealand. She is a respected teacher and mentor, and she has taught ceramics at

a number of institutions in New Zealand. She is also a founding member of the

New Zealand Society of Potters.