Peter Anderson
Location
Tasmania, Australia
About
Born in Tasmania, Peter is influenced by the different perceptions of landscape and space. Engaging strongly with the engineering and chemistry that forms ceramic processes, his robust Landscape Expressions are a tribute to the diversity and power of the landscape. In 2001 he graduated with Honours from the University of Tasmania Centre for The Arts. Moving to Adelaide in 2002, he took up Design Associate position, in the Ceramics Studio at the Jam Factory, followed by a two year Artist in Residence at Clayworks Pottery Supplies, Melbourne.
In 2007 Peter returned to live in Tasmania where he continued to explore interpretations of landscape and the constructed environment, through the ceramic medium. Building a Wood Kiln during this time allowed for further exploration into the ceramic surface and a capacity for larger scale works.
Peter’s work has been selected for many international and national exhibitions including, The Sidney Myer Fund International Ceramics Award, held at the Shepparton Art Gallery and the International Ceramic Art Award, held at the Gold Coast Art Gallery.
Now living and working in Sydney, Peter has developed the Soh Tableware range while continuing to explore the interface of human constructs and the natural environment through his sculptural pieces.
Artist Statement
Drawing upon his experience making large scale architecturally based slab forms together with designing and managing the production of the Soh Tableware range, Peter will demonstrate making functional and sculptural slab pieces. Preparing slabs for large forms, construction and joining of components, minimal waste making techniques and the use of bracing structures that become part of the forms are all important aspects of Peter’s Deconstruct to Construct approach to making.
Peter will demonstrate his robust yet refined style using Raku and Sculptural clay bodies. Outlining the use of hump and press moulds, foam formers, pinch and press forms, rolled slab forms as well as trouble shooting issues within small scale production.
Peter brings with him heaps of tips and tricks to assist you to take your work to the next level, or maybe help solve that pesky reoccurring issue in your slab work. Including single seam joining techniques, how to prevent warping, drying of forms, repairing cracks and splits, glazing tips and lots more.
Peter will have samples of his favourite handmade tools, lots of great ideas for upcycled tools and a show and tell of equipment that he uses for grinding and finishing of forms.
A show bag of Peter’s favourite handmade tools will be available to purchase.