Featured in New Ceramics The International Ceramics Magazine as part of Wood Fired Gulgong - September/ October 2024

Venessa Stella Skye featured in New Ceramics The International Ceramics Magazine as part of Wood Fired Gulgong - September/ October 2024

“Unique Eight” exhibition at Clay Gulgong 2024

In the September/October 2024 issue of New Ceramics – The International Ceramics Magazine, Venessa Stella Skye was featured for her participation in the “Unique Eight” exhibition at Clay Gulgong 2024. Curated by Su Hanna, this exhibition highlighted leading Australian woodfirers, with Venessa's work standing out for its deep connection to ancient pottery traditions from the Middle East, Malta, and North Africa.

Her amphora-inspired vessels, crafted at her Middle Pocket Pottery studio using her Anagama kiln she built, exemplify her commitment to atmospheric firing techniques. The unpredictable nature of wood firing imbues each piece with unique textures and finishes, reflecting Venessa's philosophy of embracing the kiln's influence as a collaborator in the creative process.

Her contributions to the exhibition underscore her dedication to preserving and evolving traditional ceramic practices within a contemporary Australian context.