The Journal of Australian Ceramics

The Journal of Australian Ceramics (JAC) is Australia’s most widely read tri-annual contemporary ceramics magazine. Formerly known as Pottery in Australia (PIA), the magazine was first published in May 1962 (Vol 1, No 1). 

The JAC is a 128–160 page, full colour, contemporary ceramics journal. It is a valuable resource for professional and amateur ceramicists, teachers and students at all levels, galleries, arts administrators, curators, buyers and collectors. It contains artist profiles, commentary and critical essays, exhibition and book reviews, information on tertiary ceramic education, workshop reports, technical advice, suppliers, new products, exhibition and gallery listings. 

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FOCUS: MAKE IT MATERIAL 
MATERIAL TESTING 
RECYCLING & WASTE 
LOCAL CERAMIC MATERIALS 
REIMAGINING ASIAN IDENTITY
BANATJARL STRONGBALA WUMIN GRUP

This issue of The Journal of Australian Ceramics: MAKE IT MATERIAL brings into focus a theme that resonates deeply with many of us: balancing the demanding aspects of living and art-making. This exploration extends beyond the studio as we ponder: How do we make a living through art? How do we forge a career? What is meaningful work and how do we contribute positively to the world around us?

Making something happen is hard work, as is making something better, and actually making some positive change is often beset with complexity. Our interdependence is undeniable, and complicated, and possibly magnificent. Reconsidering and reimagining our field and our future is wide open with possibility; it is exciting. So, what is the nature of our desire?

Featured in JAC 633: John Daly, Shaun Hayes, Claire de Carteret, Banatjarl Strongbala Wumin Grup, Marianne Huhn, Limoges Porcelain, Thannie Phan, Bernard Kerr, Andre Lipscombe, Generation Clay: Reimagining Asian Heritage, Andy Butler, Jan Griffiths, Arts Project Australia, Wabi Sabi, Geoff Crispin, Simon Russell Coote, Golshad Asami, Kate Stevens, Antoinette O’Brien, Claire Freer, Baylee Griffin, Edwin Harris-Faull, Freya Solomon, Rory Young & Kathy Allam.