The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 54 No 1 April 2015

Asso ciation
Adriana Prasnicki
Bachelor of Design (Ceramics) at College of Fine Arts, University of NSW
While on a study exchange in The Netherlands I received a surprise call from Shannon in Australia
informing me that I had been awarded the Trudie Alfred Bequest Ceramic Scholarship. This was a
wonderful start to 2014. Receiving the scholarship allowed me to continue my stay in The Netherlands
in order to complete an internship with the notable design duo Niels Van Eijk and Miriam Van der
Lubbe. During this time I worked on an installation of their ceramics collection for Imperfect Design
and prototyped windmill souvenirs that were to be 3D printed from porcelain. This experience was only
made possible by the generosity of The Australian Ceramics Association and Trudie Alfred.
When back home in Sydney I decided to make a series of ceramic vessels that reflected my time
overseas. I introduced new mediums within my work and approached the project in a relaxed manner
without a clear end goal. I spent time experimenting using an instinctual manner to best create feelings I
wanted to represent. This way of working is completely different to my usual well planned and thought
out method, but I knew it was the right time to shake things up.
My time overseas helped me realise what I am most passionate about, helped me gain confidence as
an artist, and gave me the motivation and drive to just keep going. Thanks again to TACA and Trudie!
https:llwww.behance.netlaprasnicki;E:a.prasnicki@live.com
Below left: Adriana Prasnicki, Renewed Iznik, 2014, earthenware, decals, hAOcm
Below right: Adriana Prasnicki, Haphazard, 2014, stoneware. copper wire, various dimensions
Photos: courtesy artist
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