Raewyn Atkinson (New Zealand) ceramics

Raewyn Atkinson is a New Zealand ceramicist who has been working with clay for over 30 years. She was born in Ahuriri/Napier, New Zealand in 1955. She studied Art History at Victoria University of Wellington and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1998.

Atkinson's work is inspired by her surroundings, including the natural environment, architecture, and history. She often uses translucent porcelain to create delicate and intricate forms. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout New Zealand and internationally.

In 2000, Atkinson was awarded an Antarctic Arts Fellowship under the Artists in Antarctica Programme. She spent three weeks in Antarctica, where she was inspired by the landscape and the wildlife. Her experiences in Antarctica led to several major exhibitions, including Terra Nova and Designs on Antarctica.

Atkinson has also received several awards for her work, including the Premier Portage Ceramic Award in both more... 2003 and 2015. In 2015, she was also awarded the Juror's Prize at the Gyeonggi International Ceramics Biennale in South Korea.

Atkinson's work is held in the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, The Dowse Art Museum, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art in Japan. She is a member of the New Zealand Society of Potters and the NZ Ceramics Network. She lives and works in Wellington, New Zealand. less...