Joanna Wakefield
Joanna Wakefield (@wakefieldjoanna) is a ceramic sculptural artist, working and living in Perth Australia.
“My work takes the form of zoomorphic and figurative sculptures. Intrinsic aspects are terracotta or raku clay and strong form. Decoration is applied in simple patterns and the pieces are mainly hand constructed. Glazing is kept to a minimum, using oxides. Most works are fired in a raku or primitive sawdust kiln.”
“Influence for my work comes from prehistoric Middle Eastern and European ceramics as well as African art. I am especially interested in the ceramics of Mesopotamia (now Iraq) where one of the earliest civilizations of the "Old World" developed around the banks of the Euphrates River in the Persian Gulf. Two characteristic features of art of this time are a rough austerity and a delicate sense of humour, which is captured in her zoomorphic creatures. Ancient civilizations were obsessed with afterlife and we can be grateful that they were as they left so many treasures and artifacts behind.”
“My work identifies with these ancient treasures - their heritage, rituals, myths and spirituality. Today is an age where science has defied religion and there is a falling and failing sense of community in society as well as loss of spiritual direction. Joanna's work gives comfort and excitement with the aim of reproducing and connecting us to our spiritual past, giving a sense of wellbeing and security. “
Joanna Wakefield (@wakefieldjoanna) is a ceramic sculptural artist, working and living in Perth Australia.
“My work takes the form of zoomorphic and figurative sculptures. Intrinsic aspects are terracotta or raku clay and strong form. Decoration is applied in simple patterns and the pieces are mainly hand constructed. Glazing is kept to a minimum, using oxides. Most works are fired in a raku or primitive sawdust kiln.”
“Influence for my work comes from prehistoric Middle Eastern and European ceramics as well as African art. I am especially interested in the ceramics of Mesopotamia (now Iraq) where one of the earliest civilizations of the "Old World" developed around the banks of the Euphrates River in the Persian Gulf. Two characteristic features of art of this time are a rough austerity and a delicate sense of humour, which is captured in her zoomorphic creatures. Ancient civilizations were obsessed with afterlife and we can be grateful that they were as they left so many treasures and artifacts behind.”
“My work identifies with these ancient treasures - their heritage, rituals, myths and spirituality. Today is an age where science has defied religion and there is a falling and failing sense of community in society as well as loss of spiritual direction. Joanna's work gives comfort and excitement with the aim of reproducing and connecting us to our spiritual past, giving a sense of wellbeing and security. “
Joanna Wakefield (@wakefieldjoanna) is a ceramic sculptural artist, working and living in Perth Australia.
“My work takes the form of zoomorphic and figurative sculptures. Intrinsic aspects are terracotta or raku clay and strong form. Decoration is applied in simple patterns and the pieces are mainly hand constructed. Glazing is kept to a minimum, using oxides. Most works are fired in a raku or primitive sawdust kiln.”
“Influence for my work comes from prehistoric Middle Eastern and European ceramics as well as African art. I am especially interested in the ceramics of Mesopotamia (now Iraq) where one of the earliest civilizations of the "Old World" developed around the banks of the Euphrates River in the Persian Gulf. Two characteristic features of art of this time are a rough austerity and a delicate sense of humour, which is captured in her zoomorphic creatures. Ancient civilizations were obsessed with afterlife and we can be grateful that they were as they left so many treasures and artifacts behind.”
“My work identifies with these ancient treasures - their heritage, rituals, myths and spirituality. Today is an age where science has defied religion and there is a falling and failing sense of community in society as well as loss of spiritual direction. Joanna's work gives comfort and excitement with the aim of reproducing and connecting us to our spiritual past, giving a sense of wellbeing and security. “