Bellingen based ceramicist John Tuckwell is the second Mid North Coast artist to be featured in the Australian Design Centre’s (ADC) Object Space exhibition. John’s works will be on display 24/7 at the ADC’s window gallery on William Street, Darlinghurst from 22 November 2024 – 19 February 2025.
About the artist
John Tuckwell has been a potter for over 30 years and creates from his studio in Bellingen, NSW. Renowned for his elegant, highly technical work using coloured slabs made from liquid white porcelain, he is also a respected teacher.
In 2020 John suffered a major stroke, which changed his direction. Unable to continue working in the same way, he went back into the studio to discover what was possible with reduced physical and cognitive capacity including a shaky hand and impaired sight.
After a year of persevering, John entered a new phase of his porcelain practice. The work he produces now looks quite different to his previous more streamlined constructions, with a stylistic edge.
“My work looks random and abstract,” he says. “Slowly what I am doing now is becoming something like the old. I like the new as much as the old.”
See more of John’s work on Instagram.
Object Space is a partnership between ADC, Regional Arts NSW and the Regional Arts Network. Arts Mid North Coast are proud to be able to support John Tuckwell to be part of this important program showcasing regional artists.
Images: Opening night of John Tuckwell’s Object Space exhibition. Credit Jacquie Manning.