The Art of Nerikomi presented by David Pottinger
Gippsland Art Gallery
This workshop includes an artist talk, demonstration and an opportunity for participants to try the Nerikomi technique themselves. This workshop is designed for adults 18 plus with an intermediate knowledge of working with clay, perfect for ceramicists looking to learn a new skill. All materials, light refreshments, tea and coffee supplied. Please bring your own lunch.
David Pottinger's work employs the ancient ceramic technique of Nerikomi, with a focus on refinement, precision, and the simplicity of form. Through this process, he seeks to create objects that invite contemplation and evoke a sense of wonder, encouraging the viewer to enter a reflective and heightened state of awareness. The earthy palette within his work references geological formations and layered rock strata, drawing connections between the vessel and the natural world. The linear patterns embedded within the clay serve as both structure and metaphor, echoing the rhythms and repetitions found throughout nature: the tidelines etched on a beach, the growth patterns of flowers, and the graceful fronds of tree ferns. These recurring motifs reflect the ordered yet dynamic qualities of the natural environment.
Join David in learning more about this art form.
