Andrew Halford

Artist Statement

My work is an ever emerging synthesis of influences from nature, ceramic culture from around the world, a long and intense training and a gradual accumulation of experience.

My training included working under Shiga Shigeo and Les Blakebrough in Australia, and, from 1973, training under two Japanese master potters: National Living Treasure, Shimoka Tatsuo for two years; and four years with master potter Shimada Haruo.

Since then I have continued to develop my skills, concentrating on wheel work, hakeme brush and Mishima slip inlay decoration, and specialised firing techniques.

Reflecting the traditions learned in training, I strive for perfection of craftsmanship to the point where I need not be conscious of my hands, but let the clay flow naturally.

At this point a potter can begin to develop the eye and the spirit, achieving harmony and balance. When this happens, the qualities should be easily and clearly interpreted and appreciated by others. Then the work speaks for itself, ideally across time and cultures.

May 2007

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Past Exhibition

Andrew Halford and Jane Sawyer

Exhibition 24 May to 17 June 2007

Following is a selection of Andrew Halford's exhibition items.
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AHAL0007 Spherical Mishima Vase	AHAL0009 Spherical Vase
AHAL0010 Square Lipped Mishima vase No. 2	AHAL0011 Inverted Cone Vase
AH0012 Squared Pleated Vase No. 1	AHAL0013 Squared Pleated Vase No. 2
AHAL0014 Large Hakeme Platter	AHAL0015 Rope Pattern Platter No. 1
AHAL0016 Shell Pattern Platter	AHAL0017 Hakeme Vessel No. 1
AHAL0018 Large Lidded Jar No. 1	AHAL0023 Hakeme Vessel No. 2
AHAL0025 Footed Mishima Vessel No. 1	AHAL0040 Spherical Geometric Inlay Vase