Sol is a Sydney based ceramic artist. Having lived in numerous countries around the world, much of her art has been influenced by these experiences.

Trained as a professional photographer and translator, she first started pottery 10 years ago and since then, she has attended different workshops around the world, influencing her decision to study a Diploma of Visual Arts in ceramics. She recently held the Artist’s in Residency position at Gallery Lane Cove where she teaches ceramics to adults and children.

Sol has explored with different forms of art and craft throughout the years and has always been keen to try something new.

 

“My work is inspired by everyday life as well as my personal experiences. I have a great passion for travel, seeing the world and my experience living in all many places has shaped me and shaped my creativity.

I work with many different processes of ceramics and love it all. Functional pieces like cups and bowls are the everyday for every potter and they are beautiful. The feel, the look of a handmade item gives me joy, it enhances the experience when you drink or eat out of them.

I also like the sculptural side to this versatile medium which allows me to run wild with my imagination and creativity and at the same time I love to get my hands on and just make. I’m so lucky to do what I like”

Soledad Contardo