DARRYL FROST
Darryl frost grew up in Leigh and traveled to Nelson to study at NMIT in 1989 majoring in ceramics. He has been working as a full-time sculptor/potter ever since. His distinctive style of anagram wood firing has gained him national and international recognition as well as several awards including a Diploma of Honour from Korea. He has also pursued his passion for large scale multi-media sculpture works, many of which can be found throughout New Zealand in public and private collections including the Wallace Arts Trust.. Darryl currently works from his home and sculpture garden at harley road near Mapua.
From his anagama kiln and studio at Kina Beach, Darryl creates an eclectic range of award-winning wood fired ceramic works and large multi-media sculptures.
Darryl's work is a tackle and intuitive response to his surroundings, an homage to the interplay of the elements. When Darryl’s pieces are unveiled from his 7 meter kiln the true beauty is revealed, altered and twisted; the raw materials shaped by man and fire.
Darryl received a diploma of honour at the first World Ceramic Biennale in Korea 2001. His work is represented in art galleries nationally and internationally.
Darryl's striking sculpture garden and gallery features large and small works in clay, steel, wood, glass and other materials.
For over three decades the process of wood firing ceramics has been the creative touchstone that changed the course of my life. This blending of both historical references and contemporary intellectual values has galvanized the work and my aesthetic vision.
It is an arcane process; a collaborative vision that stirs up elusive and poetic forms through tactile, intuitive inflections and the kilns subtle, broad color palette.
Artistically, I focus on framing the unpredictable... intent on capturing gesture in form; melding abstract expressionist values with Ashen Glazed surfaces to communicate the mysterious sensibilities of nature on fire.
From his anagama kiln and studio at Kina Beach, Darryl creates an eclectic range of award-winning wood fired ceramic works and large multi-media sculptures.
Darryl's work is a tackle and intuitive response to his surroundings, an homage to the interplay of the elements. When Darryl’s pieces are unveiled from his 7 meter kiln the true beauty is revealed, altered and twisted; the raw materials shaped by man and fire.
Darryl received a diploma of honour at the first World Ceramic Biennale in Korea 2001. His work is represented in art galleries nationally and internationally.
Darryl's striking sculpture garden and gallery features large and small works in clay, steel, wood, glass and other materials.
For over three decades the process of wood firing ceramics has been the creative touchstone that changed the course of my life. This blending of both historical references and contemporary intellectual values has galvanized the work and my aesthetic vision.
It is an arcane process; a collaborative vision that stirs up elusive and poetic forms through tactile, intuitive inflections and the kilns subtle, broad color palette.
Artistically, I focus on framing the unpredictable... intent on capturing gesture in form; melding abstract expressionist values with Ashen Glazed surfaces to communicate the mysterious sensibilities of nature on fire.
