I am a Buderim based ceramic artist and keen bushwalker, so it is no surprise that inspiration for my ceramic work comes from my many walks in the forests, botanic gardens and rainforests where I live and beyond. I started my artistic journey in the fine arts studying painting and printmaking before finding my way to clay. Discovering ceramics was a revelation, a passion that continues to fuel my creative exploration. I revel in the challenge of manipulating this elemental material, embracing experimentation to unlock its boundless potential. Evidence of my interest in printmaking techniques can be seen in my recent series of sculptural forms. Also reflected is my love of technique which has led me to experiment with a variety of styles and ways to create impressions, colours, textures and contrasts in clay. For me the process of making is equally as satisfying as the finished work
Carol Forster
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TRAINING
1977 Completed Associate Diploma in Fine Art
1983 Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching
1987 Completed Bachelor of Fine Art
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
- Street Sisters 3, Cornucopia Gallery, Newtown, Sydney
- Kutani International Pottery Exhibition, Japan
- 2nd Mashiko Ceramic Exhibition, Japan
- World Ceramic Exposition 2001, Korea .
- Momentum, Skepsi Gallery, Melbourne.
- Trio of Roses, Wild Hearts Gallery, Queensland
2009 Kerameikon International Ceramics Festival, Croatia
2010 Origami Bowls, Marks and Gardiner Gallery Queensland
2012 Ceramica Multipex, Croatia
2012 3rd Modern Pot Art Biennial, Shanghai, China
2013 New Ceramic Art, BIA, Brisbane
2014 4th Modern Pot Art Biennial, Shanghai, China
2019 Contrast & Contradiction, Gattakas Artspace, Maryborough. Qld.
2021 Clay Impressions, Gympie Regional Gallery, Qld
2023 Bushland Impressions, Maroochy Arts & Ecology Centre, Tanawah. Qld.
2023 Impressed by Nature, Under the Greenwood Tree, Tamborine Mountain, Qld.
2024 Inspired by Nature, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Qld
2025 Forest and Feathers, Under the Greenwood Tree, Tamborine Mountain, Qld.
COLLECTIONS
Mackay City Art Collection, Bundaberg City Art Collection, Gatton Art Collection, Charleville Art Collection, North Qld. Potters, Townsville Art Collection, Moreton Bay College Collection. Mt. Isa Potters. Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery. Brigalow Shire Council. Ichon World Ceramic Center, Korea. Croation Ceramic Association. Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum, Gympie Regional Gallery. Private collections both Nationally and Internationally
SELECTED AWARDS/PRIZES.
- Best Pottery, Gatton Art Show, Qld.
1998 Judge’s Commendation, 2nd Mashiko Ceramics Competition, Japan.
2001 Finalist, World Ceramic Exposition 2001, Korea
2001 Ceramic Art Award, Pine Rivers Art Awards, Qld.
2002 Best Memento of Qld. Memento Awards, Brisbane, Qld.
2003 Sculpture Prize, Bellingen Art Prize, NSW
- Aspects Corporate Gift Award, Qld. Government.
2007 Wheelwork Prize, Coffs Harbour Exhibition, NSW.
2007 Sculpture prize, Nudgee College Allegria Festival, Brisbane
- Open Prize Gympie Goldrush exhibition Queensland.
2011 International Cone Box Show, Baldwin City USA
2009 Miniature Sculpture Prize, Royal Sydney Show, NSW
2010 Purchase Award Shanghai Modern Pot Art Biennial
2011 Purchase Award, Southern Downs Regional Art Collection, Stanthorpe
2012 Sculpture prize. Ipswich Art Awards, Qld
2013 Sculpture Prize, Emerald Art Awards. Qld. Australia
2014 3D Prize, Taree Open Art Exhibition. NSW. Australia
2015 Purchase Award Shanghai Modern Pot Art Biennial
2017 Miniature Sculpture Prize, Royal Sydney Show, NSW
2018 Handbuilt pottery prize. Royal Sydney Show, NSW
2018 Sculpture prize. Emerald Art Awards. Qld
2018 Three- Dimensional Prize. Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards. Qld.
2019 Grand Champion Ceramics Gunnedah Art Exhibition. Qld
2021 Sculpture Award, Du Rietz Art Awards, Gympie, Qld.
2021 Sculpture Award, Central Highlands Art Awards, Qld.
2022 Ceramic Award, Du Rietz Art Awards, Gympie, Qld.
2023 3D Award, Springsure Art Awards, Qld.
2024 Sculpture prize. Emerald Art Awards. Qld
2025 Mini Sculpture Award, Thirroul Festival, NSW
2025 3D Award, Springsure Art Awards, Qld.
2025 Brigalow Art Award, Brigalow. Q
Artist Information
Name: Carol Forster
Address: 16 Stephen Street
City: Buderim
State: Queensland
Post Code: 4556
Telephone: 0414371079
Website: https://carolforster.weebly.com
Email: forpota@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolceramics
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ceramics_by_carol
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/217087644521673768/