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First Name

Carmen

Last Name

Maybanks

Nickname

Potterychick1

My Ceramics

Clay body

Earthenware, Stoneware

Kiln Atmosphere

Reduction Atmosphere, Oxidation Atmosphere

About Me

Introduction

I am interested in pottery that relates to community issues.

What I Love about Ceramics

Ceramics is my escapism. I zone out into a happy place. Ceramics is good for public art

How I started with ceramics

Forty years ago I met  an elderly lady who taught me to sculpt a pig.  TAFE and university education expanded the many aspects of clay diversity.

 

What inspires me

My environment inspires me. community awareness through clay.

What I'm working on at the moment

Recycling clay installation.

My Artist Statement

I am currently trying to finish work for a labryinth.

My CV

Being an first in residence in Monto.

Having work tour Queensland with Flying Arts.

Working with students to create public art.