Dawn Whitehand

This collection of work explores the natural environment through the sculptural possibilities of clay. Clay being the ‘skin of the Earth’ Dawn believes it to be the most appropriate, and the most expressive medium capable of capturing the essence of the vulnerability of the environment. All the sculptures are wheelthrown, enclosed and manipulated to reflect the organic qualities of the landscape. The application of visually tactile glazes and surfaces heightens the connection of the sculptures to the environment, so that the viewer is drawn closer to their natural self and their innate belonging within the natural world.

Recently completing her PhD, Dawn’s publications include Patterns that Connect in the journal Leonardo and Sacred Space in Contemporary Society available on ACUADS online journal, and the recently published book, 500 Ceramic Sculptures included an image of her sculpture Water Spiral. Dawn is represented in the Ballarat Art Gallery collection and the Kakunaka Corporation, Japan.

Symbiot
Wheelthrown and manipulated ceramic,
dry earthenware glaze
470 x 240 x 210
$530
Ref: DW097