Penny Evans is an artist and studio potter based out of Lismore, NSW in Australia. She works in mixed media art and contemporary ceramics and the pieces that come from her kiln reference her Kamilaroi/Gomeroi heritage.
Evans brings that tradition to her work through techniques such as sgraffito, a practice in which multiple layers or underglazes are scratched away to create contrasting images. According to Evans, the practice links to the Kamilaroi tradition of carving into trees, weapons and utensils for ceremonial and storytelling reasons.
Evans received her Bachelor of Visual Arts in ceramics at Sydney College of Arts in 1990. In 2004 she took Indigenous Studies at the Gnibi College Southern Cross University and in 2013, she received her Screen & Media Certificate from Lismore TAFE. She’s exhibited throughout Australia and abroad since 1990.
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Penny Evans. All works by Penny Evans, courtesy of the artist.
Inspired work! Can we have her in a London Uk, please? Can we buy her ceramics? Love it!!!
Speechless you creativity is counterproductive with your culture at its highest level. Thank you
Penny Evans is one of my favorite artists. I absolutely love her work. Thank you, Penny, for the fire of inspiration!!!
Penny your work sings to the nature of your culture, bright though provoking and inspiring but also functional and beautiful. Am constantly amazed with each new batch of unique works. Congratulations
very very beautiful, to me it seem alive ! Thanks for the enjoyment !
When I look at this work, I hear the wind and drums. Very powerful.
Magnificent, your work is “Gobsmacking”. I will definitely seek out your studio for a visit
when I am in northern N.S.W next year.
Outstanding work. Glowing colours, revealing a rich heritage.
Beautiful work! i am digging it.
Penny Evans work is just so beautifully amazing. I have never seen anything like it. It is so alive and ooozes personality. Quality and passion combined at its best.
I’m thinking what can I say but I’ m speechless watching such a wonderful work! Creativity at it’s best! Can I visit your studio next time I go to Australia? I’ m used to going there (my family lives in Melbourne) and I would be glad to see your pots. Congs!
Penny Evans, truly inspired work