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Bernadette Skinner

Bernadette Skinner is a Melbourne-based ceramic artist whose practice embodies a deep connection to material, form, and function. Her journey with clay began in earnest in 2018 when she acquired her own kiln, igniting a passion that has since flourished into a distinctive and evolving body of work .
Skinner’s ceramics are celebrated for their elegant simplicity and tactile appeal. She often works with black clay, crafting lidded crystalline vessels that highlight her refined aesthetic and technical skill . Her popular handmade and hand-painted pottery collections, including functional pieces like keep cups, reflect a balance between utility and artistry .
Rooted in a love for the handmade and a commitment to craftsmanship, Bernadette Skinner continues to shape a thoughtful and resonant ceramic practice that engages both the senses and the imagination.

🏆 Thrown Award

  • Highlighting excellence in wheel-thrown ceramics.

  • Criteria: Recognises skilled manipulation of clay on the wheel to produce finely crafted, balanced forms that also convey expression, narrative, or emotion.

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