March 7-10, 2008 Coromandel Peninsula - New Zealand

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Ian Webster

Ceramics

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N.Z. Studio:

325 Kuaotunu Wharekaro Rd
R.D. 2
Kuaotuna

Tel (07) 866-5344

Hours:

10am - 5pm daily Jan-Mar or by appointment.

Directions:

State Highway 25 -17 kms north of Whitianga just before Kuaotunu.

Biography:

Ian lives at Kuaotunu, which is on the East Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. The magnificent views captured from his home and workshop, which are situated amidst beautiful native bush over looking the pacific ocean, inspire Ian's work. A walk along the beach always ends with pockets full of possibilities.

Ian has been a potter since 1981, working mainly in isolation from other artists and pottery trends. Ian developed his own unique methiods and distinctive styles, specializing in hand built owrk using slab and coil techniques.

Over the years, Ian's figurative work has evolved into a more surreal form with his "Morpheing Form" series.

His work has been accepted in numerous exhibitions throughout New Zealand and Australia.

Awards:
1995...3rd place & members prize - Thames Society of Arts; 1997...1st place - Thames Society of Arts; 2001...1st place - Thames Society of Arts; 2002...2nd place Franklin Arts Festival; 2003...2nd place - Thames Society of Arts; 2003...2nd place - Franklin Arts Festival; 2004...1st place - Wai Clay National Ceramics Award; 2005...1st place Thames Society of Arts