amanda shanley


i have just been on a 10 day road trip of the south island, driving from auckland to queenstown & then back to auckland. while waiting for the ferry in wellington i spied the work of ceramicist (is that the correct word & spelling?!) of amanda shanley in the window of a small gallery, which was unfortunately closed. it wasnt until i was in christcurch, & then again wanaka that i happened across her work again, fell in love & am now the proud owner of two of her beakers! amanda is a recent graduate from the otago polytechnic school of art, & lives & works in port chalmers, dunedin. her ceramic art has won her awards in 2003 & 2004 and her earthenware beakers with drawn decorations (which i own!) have become her signature pieces. im am not sure if her work is available in auckland, however i intend to find out as i need one more piece for my collection!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are beautiful, I popped into the studio last time I was in Port Chalmers and was charmed...

HeatherJoy said...

Amanda has donated 3 beakers to our Alzheimers Canterbury Arty Auction (Trademe 7-13 May) - though I'm hoping this is the item in the auction I get to win. She's talented AND awesome in her kindness.