rodney blumenfeld fired ceramic vessel

RODNEY BLUMENFELD (SA 1953 - ) 

FIRED, INCISED & PAINTED EARTHENWARE

CERAMIC MATT GLAZED

ON PERSPEX BASE 

SCULPTURE SIZE : 62,5cm(H) X 29,5cm X 8,5cm

PERSEPX BASE SIZE : 5cm(H) X 27cm X 15cm

 CONDITION : EXCELLENT

Born in South Africa, Rodney graduated as an architect from the University of Natal and worked on many major projects throughout the country.

His interest in ceramics as a hobby became a fulltime occupation when the popularity of his work saw an increasing demand for his magnificent platters and vessels. His architectural background and his passion for South African culture is reflected in each individual piece.

Rodney creates deeply textured, sensual and motif-laden ceramic forms. Traditional tribal motifs and earthy colours are embedded in each exclusive piece.

He currently resides in Australia and exhibits at Art Galleries throughout the country.

Training

Bachelor of Architecture University Natal South Africa, 1980

Ceramic Science Technikon, Durban, Natal, 1986

Private Collections

Bill Clinton Former President USA

Nelson Mandela Former President of South Africa

Tina Turner Singer and song writer

Peter Gabriel Musician

King Goodwill Zwelitini King of the Zulu Nation

Sir Niall Fitzgerald Global Chairman Unilever UK

Public & Corporate Collections

K.H. Eberle Museum Basel Switzerland

Longhouse Reserve New York

Museum of Modern Art Montreal Canada

Fort Lauderdale Airport Florida USA

Durban Art Gallery Johannesburg Art Gallery

Hilton Hotel Johannesburg

Hyatt Regency Hotel Johannesburg

Unilever Corporate Headquarters South Africa

U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa

Ernst & Young La Lucia Ridge South Africa

Sibaya Casino Complex Natal, South Africa

Awards

Judges Award Ceramic Artists Association of W.A. Annual Exhibition September 2009

City of Melville Art Awards Highly Commended 2009 WA

Longhouse Reserve New York USA

Klenot/Dekora Palace of Culture, Prague Czechoslovakia 2000

Art for Asia Hong Kong China 1997

Design Award National Ceramics Biennale 1996 South Africa

1st Prize Corobrik Ceramic Expo South Africa 1989