Adriana Christianson

I am a studio potter based in Croydon , an outer eastern suburb ,near Mt Dandenong in Melbourne, Australia. All of my work is made and fired here in my tiny garden studio ,surrounded by a rambling garden behind our 1920's original farmhouse. I began potting at High School and continued at Prahran College of Advanced Education , Diploma of Art & Design,majoring in Ceramics. Afterwards working in the production pottery of Jan Lewis and Tabletop Ceramics as a Studio Assistant and decorator . My 30 year journey with clay has always run paralell with 'growing' my family and teaching adults and children pottery in community settings . The inspiration for my work comes from the beauty and intracacies of floral wallpapers and fabrics of the 1800's ,( especially William Morris and Liberty) also the blue and white Willow pattern dinnerware , which i constantly collect . I adore roses and wild flower gardens in general ,and having had 'fancy' bantam chickens for over 20 years, which could be the basis for my 'Bird ' series! The hope for my pieces is that they be loved and treasured in the purchasers lives,used regularily and not just for placement on the mantlepiece or glass cabinet!!