Gwyn Hanssen Pigott b. 1935

Also known as Gwyn Hanssen
  • Artist (Ceramist)
Gwyn Hanssen Pigott is one of Australia's most distinguished potters whose career extends over more than five decades in Australia, England and France. She has worked and exhibited extensively and established an international reputation for her exquisite works from her base in Queensland.
Tags: Ceramics
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  • Description

    Extensively represented in Australian and International collections.

  • Federation University Art Collection, Ballarat, Vic.
    Description

    Works by renowned Australian artists, as well as staff and students associated with FedUni or its predecessor institutions.

    The earliest works are associated with the Ballarat Technical Art School, then Ballarat Teachers’ College.

    The Collection is displayed across FedUni campuses & provides a valuable educational & research experience, as well as a providing potential to mentor.

    #ceramics

    Website
    http://federation.edu.au/curator
    Note

    FedUni was Ballarat School of Mines.

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  • 1961 Camberwell School of Art, London, UK
  • A co-operative workshop of potters, 1960 Alan Caiger-Smith Aldermaston Pottery, Est 1955 Berkshire, UK
  • 1959 Wenford Bridge Pottery, Cornwall, UK
  • 1958 - 1959 Leach Pottery, St. Ives, Cornwall, UK
  • 1958 Winchcombe Pottery, Gloucestershire, UK
  • Apprenticeship, 1955 - 1957 Sturt Pottery Workshop, Mittagong, NSW
  • 1954 Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
  • Artist in Residence - Ceramics, 1994 Ballarat School of Mines, Ballarat, Vic.
  • 1961 Camberwell School of Art, London, UK
  • 1960 Aldermarston Pottery, Berkshire, UK
  • 1959 Wenford Bridge Pottery, Cornwall, UK
  • 1958 - 1959 Leach Pottery, St. Ives, Cornwall, UK
  • 1958 Winchcombe Pottery, Gloucestershire, UK
  • Apprenticeship, 1955 - 1957 Sturt Pottery Workshop, Mittagong, NSW
  • 1954 Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
  • Artist in Residence - Ceramics, 1994 Ballarat School of Mines, Ballarat, Vic.