The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 48 No 3 November 2009
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Born in 1965 and a graduate <strong>of</strong> the Royal Melbourne Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, Hiscock has exhibited<br />
extensively since the early 1990s. <strong>The</strong> traditions surrounding utilitarian ceramics continue to inform her<br />
practice and armed with this history, Hiscock builds forms that appear oversized and irregular in their<br />
execution. Jugs with exaggerated handles and vessels <strong>of</strong> deliberately irregular proportions demand<br />
attention and physical interaction . Hiscock believes strongly in the functionality <strong>of</strong> ceramic ware and<br />
demands her works be used, shared and loved.<br />
A dedicated ceramicist for over 20 years, Hiscock loves her craft and the community it builds.<br />
I ask the question, "What next?" and Hiscock turns and smiles at me,<br />
gleefully responding, "More weed studies <strong>of</strong> course !"<br />
Without a doubt, the grass continues to get greener for Hiscock,<br />
as she actively pieces Australia's botanical history back together<br />
one weed at a time.<br />
Beaver Ga lIeries<br />
Deakin, Canberra ACT<br />
28 May - 16 June <strong>2009</strong><br />
Merrijig Blackberry Jar (x2), Merrijig Rosehip<br />
Jar and Honey Jar, h.17-37cm<br />
All work is high~ f i red earthenware, hand· painted<br />
and glazed; photos: Terence Bogue<br />
THE IOURNAl OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS NOVEMBER <strong>2009</strong> 73
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