{"title":"Michael Shaw Ceramics (Ode - to Gwyn)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedlands, Queensland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Shaw is a ceramic artist and educator based on Quandamooka Country (Redlands, Queensland). His practice centres on wheel thrown vessels that investigate relationship, material, memory, and connection to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaw works primarily with reclaimed studio clay and locally foraged materials from Wellington Point and Currumbin Creek, sites that carry personal significance. He has developed an eucalyptus wood ash glaze using materials collected from home. These processes ground the work in the environments where it is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is currently completing a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Griffith University, which provides a strong foundation for his ceramic practice. Studying across sculpture, jewellery, printmaking, and art history has deepened his understanding of form, material, and process, while fostering a flexible and thoughtful approach to making. This cross disciplinary learning grounds his practice in both technical skill and critical awareness, supporting a considered engagement with contemporary art and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaw’s approach is informed by the work of Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, particularly her focus on form, rhythm, and quiet presence. His vessels are made with attention to process and function, allowing space for observation and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe exhibits across Queensland and has work held in public and private collections. Alongside his studio practice, he teaches ceramics at Clay Precinct in Wellington Point, supporting others in their creative journeys with clay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michaelshawceramics\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 13px;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/2206\/8795\/files\/Michael_Shaw_-_Ode_-_to_Gwyn_-_Interactive_Roomsheet.pdf?v=1754021306\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the interactive catalogue here for easier artwork identification and purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNote: All available-for-purchase artworks featured in \u003cem\u003eOde - to Gwyn\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition can be collected at the end of September.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/2206\/8795\/files\/Photo_of_Michael_Shaw._-_A_480x480.jpg?v=1753062161\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/2206\/8795\/files\/Dinner_Bowl_2025_Michael_Shaw._Wheel_thrown_custom_stoneware_incorporating_foraged_local_clays._custom_ghost_gum_ash_glaze._18x8cm._Photography_by_artisan_480x480.jpg?v=1753062161\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Credits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePhoto of Michael Shaw. Image courtesy of Michael Shaw.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDinner Bowl\u003c\/em\u003e, 2025, Michael Shaw. Wheel thrown, custom stoneware incorporating foraged local clays. custom ghost gum ash glaze. 18x8cm. Photography by artisan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/artisan.org.au\/collections\/michael-shaw-ceramics-ode-to-gwyn.oembed","provider":"artisan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}