Ardmore Ceramics Background
Ardmore ceramic art fine art portfolio.
Ardmore ceramics background. On springvale farm located in the kwazulu natal south africa a most astounding art studio is found. Their daughter salome influenced by her mother asked for john the baptist s head on a platter. Fabric and book launch. This story was first published in the january 2011 issue of sa country life and was updated on 20 may 2019.
Since then charles greig and ardmore have collaborated on many other events. Styled in an exuberant exotic even may we say whimsical style the ceramics produce. Detail of a tableau of herod antipas and his wife herodias. Courtesy of ardmore ceramics design by 2004 they d grown to the point that they could employ close to 70 artists.
In our latest localislekker series we look back on how it all got started. Naada faire antiques and collectables johannesburg. Remember if you have a favourite south african product that you think we should know about tell us and you could win. The first display of ardmore ceramics in the jeweller s upmarket stores was in 1991.
Heritage is a treasure that grows more precious the more it s shared which is why the ardmore artists have been celebrating heritage day by painting this striking mural on the bridge in lidgetton village. Here s more about the history behind this heart warming success story. Fabric and book launch. The pieces are sensational each piece hand painted not a single little detail missing.
With over 25 years of history ardmore ceramics is south africa s premier ceramic studio. It s one more way we re connecting with our local community and saying happy heritage day south africa. Which led to a move in 2005 to caversham in the natal midlands with new stables ceramic workshops and a gallery building which houses the bonnie ntshalintshali museum. Ardmore we are because of others hermanus.
International ceramic show united states ardmore aviary cape town les ceramiques zouloues ardmore france endangered animals exhibition london. Stopped in at ardmore ceramics design today on the way home a lovely opportunity to see some of the amazing ceramic art created by locals all in a beautiful country setting. An african collection australia. The vibrant ceramics of ardmore ranging from functional domestic ware to sculptural art in the decorative african tradition offer a fine insight into the subtle influences of rural potters at work in the champagne valley of kwazulu natal these artists combine the elements of their tribal tradition with the uniquely naive perspective of a new world.
Ardmore is a name renowned the world over. Co founder fée halsted collaborates and mentors approximately 40 artists to create pieces that display in fine art collections and exhibitions.