The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 51 No 1 April 2012
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Janetta Kerr-G rant is studying for a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Creative<br />
Arts (Honours), Arts Academy, University <strong>of</strong> Ballarat. This year<br />
her plan is explore the narrative and poetic possibilities <strong>of</strong> the<br />
increasingly common experience <strong>of</strong> driving on vast freeway<br />
networks, focusing on the signage, lighting and the fleeting<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> movement, in a series <strong>of</strong> related ceramic vessels;<br />
www.janettakerrgrant.com.au<br />
Tracey Mitchell is studying an Advanced Diploma <strong>of</strong> Visual<br />
Arts at Sydney Institute, Gymea, NSW. Her aim for the year<br />
is to gain as much learning as she pOSSibly can and to make<br />
the very most <strong>of</strong> her opportunities. She intends to explore<br />
sculptural form using both slipcasting and handbuilding.<br />
Within this, she intends to experiment with different surface<br />
treatments including the consideration <strong>of</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> colour;<br />
http://traceymitchellceramics.com<br />
Serena Rosevear will be studying Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Contemporary<br />
Arts (Honours) at the School <strong>of</strong> Visual and Performing<br />
Arts, University <strong>of</strong> Tasmania. Her research will explore the<br />
application <strong>of</strong> digital technologies to ceramic processes,<br />
questioning the impact <strong>of</strong> such technologies on originality<br />
and uniqueness, contributing to her overarching interest in<br />
reaching an understanding <strong>of</strong> her place as a maker <strong>of</strong> objects<br />
at this specific point in history; www.visuaiarts.net.au/<br />
gallerylsrosevear or check out Serena's page on Facebook<br />
Sharon Thompson will be studying Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Visual<br />
Arts at Southern Cross University, lismore, NSW. She aims<br />
to continue investigations into a new technique <strong>of</strong> 'ecoprinting'<br />
on the ceramic surface through a natural plant dying<br />
process. In parallel, she wants to continue refining her skills in<br />
developing the form, and extend it from pure ornamentation<br />
to incorporate greater functionality.<br />
E: snsthompson@bigpond.com; T: 0427 682 923<br />
APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON<br />
A call for applications for the 2013 scholarships will be announced in the<br />
next issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Ceramics</strong>, <strong>51</strong>12, July <strong>2012</strong>, and on our<br />
website, www.australianceramics.com.
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