Alison Frith is a studio ceramicist, who lives and works in Melbourne.  Frith’s work is predominantly wheel thrown, often comprising of multiple pieces to create one composite form.  Her work explores both functional and sculptural objects.

Inspired to connect and share knowledge she established Studio Frith in 2020; a designated learning space for wheel thrown ceramics.

 
 
 

CV

Born 1985 in Daylesford, Victoria.

Work

2015–2020: Senior Technician at Anchor Ceramics, Melbourne 

2018–2020: Sessional Tutor at Northcote Pottery Supplies, Melbourne

2014–2014:  Studio Assistant at Brooke Thorn Ceramics, Melbourne

Education

2015: Holmesglen, Diploma of Ceramics (Dean’s List)

2006: The University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Arts

2005 : The University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts

Exhibitions

2021: Cup Runneth Over, Michael Reid Clay, NSW

2021:  FLIP: Form + Funtion, Craft Victoria, Melbourne

2019: Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award, Manningham Art Gallery, Melbourne 

2019:  But First We Eat, School House Studios, Melbourne

2018:  Surface Sound, Craft Cubed Window Walk, Alpha60 Chapter House, Melbourne

2017:  Surfacing, Craft Victoria Window Exhibition, Melbourne

2017:  Victorian Craft Award, Collins Place Gallery, Melbourne

2017:  Topography, Sofitel on Collins, Melbourne

2016:  Fresh! Craft Victoria, Melbourne

2016:  Biennial North Queensland Ceramic Award, Townsville

2015: The Mary & Lou Senini Student Art Award, McClelland Sculpture Park, VIC

2015:  Two, Guild of Objects, Melbourne

2015:  Tertiary Ceramic Award, Stonehouse Gallery, VIC

Awards / Scholarships

2021:  The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards, Handcrafted (finalist)

2017: Victorian Craft Award, Collins Place Gallery, Melbourne (finalist)

2016:  Fresh! Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (winner)

2016:  Biennial North Queensland Ceramic Award (finalist) 

2015:  Dean’s Award for Outstanding Graduate, Diploma of Ceramics, Holmesglen

2015:  The Mary & Lou Senini Student Art Award (finalist)

2015:  Trudie Alfred Bequest Ceramic Scholarship

2015:  Stonehouse Gallery Tertiary Award for Excellence in Ceramics