Hometown: Melbourne
Based in: Melbourne
Bettina Willner's practice considers the connection between material, form, nature, architecture and memory within contemporary ceramics. Organic structures, textural and goldene glazes are characteristics of her sculptural pieces, and, in combination, produce objects that sit between sculpture, painting and drawing.
What inspires you?
Natural and human made architectures; rock formations, coral , shells, old cities , roman columns,
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
sculptural, intuitive, gestural
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Lynda Bengalis, Erika Verzutti, Hilma AF Klint
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
my hands and a kiln
Where do you go for inspiration?
The ocean and its surrounding landscape. Art galleries and Museums.
2 Collections
Education
Bachelor of fine art, Monash University
Australia, 1991
Exhibitions
Melbourne Design Fair
2022
Neo-Serpentine
2022
Moontide
2021
NGV Melbourne Design Week
2020
Eterne, Saint Cloche Gallery
2020
Sydney Contemporary, Art Fair 2020
2020
Spring 1883, Sonia Dutton Gallery (New York) presentation, Melbourne
2018
Education
Bachelor of fine art, Monash University
Australia, 1991
Exhibitions
Melbourne Design Fair
2022
Neo-Serpentine
2022
Moontide
2021
NGV Melbourne Design Week
2020
Eterne, Saint Cloche Gallery
2020
Sydney Contemporary, Art Fair 2020
2020
Spring 1883, Sonia Dutton Gallery (New York) presentation, Melbourne
2018
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