Hannah Vorrath-Pajak 

Tending Tradition

May 3 - June 4, 2023

Exhibition launch Saturday May 13 at 5pm

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In her exhibition Tending Tradition, ceramic artist Hannah Vorrath-Pajak investigates the development and tradition of German folk pottery in the Barossa Valley and surrounding areas in the 19th century. In response to this research, she makes porcelain domestic objects that tap into the long-standing history of her chosen medium, with an aim to contextualise the historical within contemporary objects.

Artist bio:

Hannah Vorrath-Pajak is an Australian potter and visual artist based in Kaurna Country, South Australia. She works in porcelain, making wheel thrown functional ware and exhibition-based objects that explore ceramic traditions, craft skills and her cultural heritage.

Her focus on porcelain and wheel thrown domestic objects was supported by a mentorship opportunity with Susan Frost that helped her to solidify themes within her making, creating a clear path of inquiry for future work. Hannah has undertaken residencies in both Tasmania and Japan, finding great value in connecting with other practitioners and learning a variety of ceramic techniques.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Ceramics) from the University of South Australia in 2017, Hannah went on to do a two-year Associate Training Program at JamFactory. After spending a further two years there as a tenant, Hannah is now working from her home studio and teaches wheel throwing at Jam Factory's ceramics studio.

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