Based in Fountaindale on Darkinyung land, she expresses her interpretation of land, life and nature through drawing and mark-making. and While mark-making shows up in her ceramics, her love for the birds and wildlife of Australia are ever-present in her sculptures. From her bushland-surrounded studio, she invites you to walk with her to discover all that beckons.
“From the moment I first held clay, I haven’t stopped experimenting, learning and discovering. The excitement of how it responds to my touch and the movement I can obtain from it are magnetic for me.” – Shellie Christian.
Above: Shellie Christian in her studio. Photo: Ange Maloney. Courtesy: the artist.
Shellie Christian, Whimsical Wilderness 2, 2023. Stoneware clay, high-fire glazes, gold, 32cm. Courtesy: the artist.