Ceramics, Glass + Fibre
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Tom Rowney – News
Celebrated for his intricate and highly technical craftsmanship, Tom Rowney’s work was showcased in a sold-out exhibition at Sabbia in 2024. As the lead fabricator and technician at Canberra Glassworks, he collaborates with some of Australia’s leading artists on commissions … Continue reading
Rona Panangka Rubuntja – News
Rona Panangka Rubuntja is a distinguished artist associated with the Hermannsburg Potters community. She has participated in over forty group exhibitions across Australia and internationally in recent years. In 2024, Rona was honoured to be included in the Indian Ceramics … Continue reading
Pippin Drysdale – News
2025 marks a milestone for the renowned Western Australian artist Pippin Drysdale, who has been associated with Sabbia since its inception in 2005. In February 2025, she showcased a solo exhibition at the Melbourne Art Fair in collaboration with Sabbia. … Continue reading
Mel Douglas – News
Renowned glass artist Mel Douglas has participated in numerous residencies this year, including at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, the Pittsburgh Glass Center, and Urbanglass USA. She has collaborated extensively with American artist Nancy Callan and was recently chosen for … Continue reading
Liam Fleming – News
2024 marked a breakthrough year for Liam Fleming in his glass art career, highlighted by a sold-out solo exhibition with Sabbia at Sydney Contemporary. He previously received the Tom Malone Glass Prize in 2023 and showcased a solo exhibition at … Continue reading
Judith Pungarta Inkamala – News
Judith Inkamala has played a vital role in the Hermannsburg Potters Aboriginal Corporation, serving as Chair since joining the founding group of artists in 1993. She is a respected leader in her community of Ntaria (Hermannsburg), known for her unwavering … Continue reading
Jessica Loughlin – News
South Australian artist Jessica Loughlin is renowned for her captivating atmospheric glass artworks. Her piece Solari 2024, commissioned by the Art Gallery of South Australia, was featured in the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, curated by Jose De Silva. This … Continue reading
Jenni Kemarre Martiniello – News
Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, an accomplished Arrernte artist, has experienced a remarkable 18 months, with many of her glass artworks being acquired by prominent public and private collections and receiving recognition through awards nationwide. In 2024, she was a finalist in … Continue reading
Honor Freeman – News
In 2023-24, ceramic artist Honor Freeman received a South Australian Fellowship Grant from Arts South Australia. This grant supports creatives and cultural leaders in undertaking extended periods of creative development, aiming to enhance their professional practice and contribute to South … Continue reading
Holly Grace – News
The Canberra Museum & Gallery acquired a significant collection of Holly Grace’s glass artworks from her solo exhibition at Sabbia in 2025. This recent collection was inspired by her residencies at Gudgenby ready-cut Cottage in Namadgi National Park, ACT, and … Continue reading