Natalie Ward

Natalie Ward

Townsville, Queensland

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Natalie Ward is an emerging ceramic artist based in Gurambilbarra / Townsville. Born in Djilang / Geelong, she made the move north in 2022 and developed her ceramics practice after joining a local community pottery studio. In 2023, Ward received a mentorship through the Transitions program offered by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts. This program supported her to develop and exhibit her first body of work, which was visually inspired by drill core samples from geological exploration.

This visual inspiration became a material inspiration, and Ward then commenced investigating how drill core and other materials and byproducts from exploration and mining could be used in ceramics. She has been supported in this work with grants from the Regional Arts Development Fund and Regional Arts Rund. She is currently supported by a Creative Australia grant to develop her first solo body of work and investigate waste stream partnerships between industries and artists.

 

Photo of Natalie Ward. Photo courtesy of Natalie Ward.

Outcome collection of Natalie Ward's artisan in Residence for Regional Emerging Makers, 2025, Natalie Ward. Photo courtesy of Natalie Ward.