Natural environment inspires ceramics at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 Meri Andric with a selection of her pottery works. NELSON Bay ceramic artist Meri Andric will offer a window into her creative practice as she exhibits her work at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC). Meri’s ceramic work draws inspiration from the resilience of scorched birch trees and their ability to regenerate after fires and provide habitats for various flora and fauna. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Working with clay offers Meri a meditative experience, allowing her to connect with the earth through the transformation of raw material into objects and sculptures,” Meryl Miller of PSCAC told News Of The Area. “She approaches her creative process without preconceived expectations, focusing on the journey rather than the outcome. “Meri enhances her pieces with additional surface textures, slips, underglazes, and glazes to depict the beauty of nature, metamorphosis, and the interconnectedness of life,” she said. Meri’s formal education in visual arts began with a Diploma of Visual Arts from Nepean Art and Design Centre/TAFE NSW in 2020, where she was introduced to clay and hand-building techniques. Seeking further challenges and experimentation, she pursued a Diploma of Ceramic at Gymea Ceramic and Design Studio/TAFE NSW, graduating in April 2022. Meri has since found an artistic community at PSCAC, where she collaborates with fellow creatives. Her goal is to share her passion for art, inspire wider audiences and encourage others to expand their boundaries. Meri’s ceramic works have been exhibited in several galleries across New South Wales. By Marian SAMPSON
