The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 53 No 2 July 2014

Places and Spaces
Above: Leah Jackson in her Northcote Pottery Supplies stud,o 2014
Opposite page: Leah Jackson, Spotted Range, 2014, porcelain, tallest, h.l6cm; photo: Jeremy Dillon
AK: What do you enjoy about having a studio here?
U : It has made an enormous difference to my work. The freedom of being able to leave everything set
up overnight, paired with a larger space has resulted in new products and larger, more ambitious pieces .
It is also an absolute dream being able to fire on-site, particularly fragile pieces.
AK: Where do you sell and exhibit your work?
U: I am incredibly fortunate to have excellent stockists all around the country who are interested in my
work and incredibly supportive and patient. It is an exciting time for craft, and the young 'bricks and
mortar' shops that support it. In Melbourne I stock Craft Victoria, Mr Kitly, Quince and Edition X; High
Swan Dive, a lovely new shop in Newcastle NSW; in Perth the wonderful Mr Sparrow; the National
Portrait Gallery in Canberra; and a few more who are patiently awaiting orders! I have exhibited within
Australia and internationally in both group and solo exhibitions.
AK: What do you consider to be your greatest achievement to date?
U : What drives me is seeing a friend using one of my pieces at home, or a picture on social media that
a happy customer w ill post of my work in use. It is such a satisfying feeling to know my work is giving
joy to someone. It makes the late nights, dusty clothes, and dry hands worthwhile!
AK: What challenges do you face as an emerging artist?
U : Finding the right balance between various commitments and learning how much can realistically be
completed each day.
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