A ceramic artist with over 50 years of professional practice working from his studio in central west NSW, Greg Daly has produced an extensive body of work over this period. With over 107 solo exhibitions and contributions to an extensive number of group exhibitions throughout Australia and 23 countries, his work has been acquired by over 80 public collections throughout Australia and overseas, including the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery or Victoria, Australia and Albert Museum, UK; American Museum of Ceramic Art, USA; Decorative Arts Museum, Prague; Stoke-on-Trent City Museum, UK; International Ceramics Studio collection, Kecskemét, Hungary; Icheon World Ceramic Centre, Korea, and Saga Prefectural Art Gallery, Japan. Greg has been a member of the International Ceramic Academy since 1986, has written three books on ceramic glazes and lustres and has been the recipient of many awards, internationally and in Australia.
My work is driven by the concept of line of sight—an imaginary line stretching between my eyes and the vast landscapes and skies before me. I am captivated by the interplay between light, atmosphere, and terrain, observing how the morning mists, the first light of day, and the deepening reds of sunset paint the world in constantly shifting hues.
The clouds are a central motif in this evolving symphony—billowing one moment, transforming into dark, swirling vortices the next. As the day’s light traverses the landscape, it interacts with the atmosphere, the contours of the land, and the flora, creating a mesmerizing, ever-changing display.
This dynamic relationship between light, colour, and form is my line of sight. It informs and inspires my work, guiding me to capture the beauty of these natural phenomena and their transient yet powerful presence.
Greg Daly, 2025
