21 July 2005

Shepparton Art Gallery is delighted to host the launch of a new book by Australian ceramic artist Victor Greenaway.

Greenaway is one of the most respected figures in the ceramic art world. Over the past four decades he has been the recipient of many awards and scholarships and has held over 60 one-man shows. He has collaborated and participated in numerous group shows with local and international artists.

As a young artist Greenaway took inspiration from the folk art traditions of England and Japan while developing and refining the wheel, throwing form into what is now widely recognised as a particularly Australian idiom.

His new book, Victor Greenaway: CERAMICS 1965-2005, is a comprehensive selection of work revealing the journey of an artist in pursuit of strength and diversity, refining the purity of form and space.

Introduced by Tim Jacobs, the book features 110 colour plates, biographical notes and a foreword by Janet Mansfield, displaying the true warmth of this unique Australian ceramic artist. 

Victor Greenaway will launch his book and speak about his work as part of the ‘Let’s Talk Art’ Lecture Series at the Shepparton Art Gallery, Eastbank Centre in Welsford St, Shepparton on Monday 25th July commencing at 6.30 pm.

The cost is $7 for the General Public and $5 for Friends of the Shepparton Art Gallery. Bookings are essential. Please contact Riverlinks Box Office on 5832 9511 to register by 21st July.