Peter Rushforth b. 1920

  • Artist (Ceramist)
Peter Rushforth's pots are characterised by a synthesis of both European and Japanese aesthetic influences. He came to an appreciation of the Japanese Mingei aesthetic in unusual circumstances when he was a prisoner of war in Singapore. Later he became one of the most influential teachers of ceramics.
Tags: Woodfired stoneware, Influence of Japan, Zen, Prisoner of War, Mingei
You are viewing the version of bio from Aug. 11, 2015, 9:27 p.m. , as edited by Michael Bogle (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record
associate of
Ceramic Study Group
Other occupation
patron of
associate of
Potters' Society of New South Wales
Other occupation
co-founder

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Related events
  • Peter Rushforth - Retrospective 1985 (exhibited at)
  • The Mirror Waratah Festival Art Competition '66 (exhibited at)
  • Turn Turn Turn (exhibited at)
  • Peter Rushforth Retrospective, 2013, S.H. Irvin Gallery, 2013 (exhibited at)
  • Peter Rushforth - Retrospective 1985 (exhibited at)
  • The Mirror Waratah Festival Art Competition '66 (exhibited at)
  • Turn Turn Turn (exhibited at)