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Ted Secombe is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading ceramic artists and sculptors. Over a 47‑year career, he has developed a distinguished practice centred on refined decorative artworks of exceptional technical and aesthetic quality. He has exhibited internationally across Asia, Europe, the UK, New Zealand and the USA, and has presented more than 30 solo exhibitions in Australia.
A member of the International Academy of Ceramics, Ted is represented in major public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, with over 40 public collections worldwide holding his work. His pieces also feature in prominent corporate collections such as Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi, Ritz‑Carlton Singapore and Conrad Hilton Singapore. Most recently, his work was acquired by the Victorian Government and gifted to the Victorian Indigenous Parliament.
‘The Language of Glaze explores my ongoing pursuit to unite the science of glaze chemistry with the refined, intrinsic qualities of porcelain. Through experimental modes of practice, each glaze formula is developed to complement the purity of the porcelain body, amplifying its luminosity, transparency, and bright white surface. Working in this way allows every piece to be carefully composed to emphasise clarity, precision of line, and the porcelaneous surface as a kind of canvas—one capable of producing a diverse range of visual effects.
The metallic glazes presented in this collection demonstrate the remarkable potential held within glaze chemistry and a deep attention to process. With every firing, new possibilities for discovery emerge. By adjusting firing temperatures, a spectrum of colours and surface effects is revealed; this willingness to experiment uncovers the material’s hidden behaviours.
The Language of Glaze brings together my distinctive glaze technologies with a sustained focus on porcelain’s innate qualities, offering a fresh perspective on the possibilities of experimental and contemporary ceramic practice’.
Ted Secombe, 2026
