Roger Fry
Hennie Meyer.
Medium:
Glazed Ceramic Mounted On Wood
Dimensions:
35cm x 35cm
Hennie Meyer is a highly acclaimed South African ceramicist. From 1993 to the present day, his CV monitors his meteoric rise through the ceramic art world, his prowess being recognised by the countless awards he has received. He is now published in two books and has just been awarded a medal at the Fifth World Ceramic Biennale in Korea. He has also been invited to the Ceramic Art London show held at the Royal College of Art for the last four consecutive years. Hennie has a passion for shape and form, and his strong signature style is balanced by intricate decorative detail. His work is completely unique, instantly recognisable and eminently collectable.
| 1965 | – Born in Cape Town |
| 1983 | – Matriculates Grey College Bloemfontein |
| 1984 | – Rotary Exchange student to Australia- Studies Certificate of Applied Art (Ceramics) at the Bendigo College of TAFE, Australia. |
| 1989 | – Graduates at the University of Stellenbosch as a Art teacher |
| 1993 | – Receives a Highly Commended Award at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition |
| 1994 | – Receives the Handbuilt Award at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition. – Selected exhibitor at the South African Ceramic Awards |
| 1995 | -Receives a Highly Commended Award for Sculpture at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition -Work acquired for the ceramic collections of the South African Cultural History Museum and the Durbanville Clay Museum. |
| 1996 | – Selected exhibitor at the First National Bank Ceramic Biennale – Receives the Contemporary Design Award at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition |
| 1997 | – Finalist in the Volkskas Atelier competition. – Selector and Judge at the APSA Western Cape Regional Ceramic exhibition |
| 1998 | – Selected exhibitor at the Altec International Ceramic Biennale, Sandton Civic Gallery – Work purchased for the Corobrik ceramic collection – Selected exhibitor at theFNB Vita Now Craft Awards |
| 1999 | – Winner of a Merit Award at the APSA National exhibition – Work purchased for the Corobrik ceramic collection |
| 2000 | – Selection judge for Altec International Ceramic Biennale – Work selected for the FNB Vita Now Craft Awards – Receives the CPS Sterling Award for the best entry at the APSA Western Cape Regional Ceramic exhibition |
| 2001 | – Winner of a Merit Award at the APSA National exhibition |
| 2002 | – Work selected for publication in two ceramic books intended for international release by Lark Books. |