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In the studio I like to do	Handbuilding
Clay Brand	Keane’s Midfire range
Kiln Type	Electric Kiln
Kiln Atmosphere	Oxidation Atmosphere
Temperature	1200
Glaze	I have researched and developed a range of glazes to use on my work. Janet be Boos’s book ‘Glazes for Australian potters’ has been very helpful.
You can buy my work from	Object Shop @australiandesigncentre The Possibility Project @thepossibiltyproject The Jam Factory @jamfactory_au My online store will be opening on 30th May 2022 http://www.clareungerceramics.com

About Me

Introduction	My name is Clare Unger. I am a ceramic artist now living in Sydney, Australia but I was born and spent my early life in Zimbabwe. I have a Bachelor of Fine Art (printmaking) (University of Cape Town) and have a Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Ceramics (The Northern Sydney Institute of Tafe). A collection of inherited textiles inspired me to begin stitching and looking for ways to incorporate this into my ceramics which has resulted in my current work. The desire to tell stories and connect with others through shared memories is a powerful driver in the making of my work.
What I Love about Ceramics	I love everything about ceramics. Clay is so malleable you can make anything you want. The only limit is your own imagination.
How I started with ceramics	I was lucky to grow up in a home where there were a lot of ceramics but I first studied ceramics at a community college while living in London in 1996.
What inspires me	I am inspired by the stories embedded in handmade objects. Textiles and hand stitching are great sources of inspiration to me.
What I'm working on at the moment	At the moment I am focusing on making functional ceramics as a way of connecting with my audience through the shared associations of both hand stitching and objects for domestic use.
My Artist Statement	I use my own hand stitched fabric ‘samplers ‘ to make a mold with which I imprint clay. I then use a slab building technique to create my functional ceramic pieces.
My CV	1987-1990 – BA Fine Art (printmaking) – University of Cape Town (Michaelis) 1997-1998 – ceramics foundational course – Wandsworth Community College – London 2010-2012 – Ceramics Cert III – Hornsby Tafe 2013-2014 – Diploma of Ceramics – Hornsby Tafe201 2015-2016 – Advanced Diploma of Ceramics – Hornsby Tafe Solo Exhibitions Nov 2019 ‘Embellish’ Mu Studio Gallery, Sydney Oct 2016 ‘Enfold’ The Gallery- Building K, The Northern Sydney Institute, Hornsby Feb 2016 ‘Imprint’ Mu Studio Gallery, Sydney Group Exhibitions May 2017 ‘Fresh perspectives’ Kerry Lowe Gallery Sydney Feb 2015 ‘Fresh Perspectives’ Kerry Lowe Gallery, Sydney June 2015 ‘Contemporary Australian Ceramics’ Mu Studio Gallery, Sydney Awards 2015 Highest Achievement in Ceramics– Hornsby Tafe 2015 Finalist – Sculpture in the Garden (Glen St Theatre) 2015 Finalist – Ryde Women’s Art Prize – commended 2016 TACA award – Hornsby Tafe 2017 Finalist – North Sydney Art Prize