Amanda Morton

I can’t remember a time when art or craft wasn’t a part of my being, although life often got in the way with work and kids, the need to create has always been there.

Mixed media artist perhaps best describes me, as I love using a variety of media in drawing, painting and ceramic sculpture. I like to think that nothing should be off limits.

Most my inspiration is drawn from the natural environment whether it be bush, beach or my own back yard. Earthy tones, natural textures and shapes are a common thread throughout my work and figurative elements are an integral part of my artistic expression.

I am intrigued by the metamorphic changes in nature, the effects of fire, water and wind, erosion and decay. As such my ceramic work which is mostly sculptural, often incorporates a variety of natural materials as embellishments; copper, feather and wood. The transformation of raw clay to ceramic is a challenge and joy with the kiln at times creating unexpected results.