COMPOSED
Jeff Mincham, Barbara Campbell-Allen, Chris Myers
July / August 2025
Skepsi Gallery
JEFF MINCHAM
“I like to engage an audience and capture their attention long enough to reflect on the landscapes that they feel a special connection to. A subtle mixture of nostalgia and memory, even a longing.”
1. Last of the Camellias
Large, hand-built, ceramic vessel form, multi-glazed, mid-fired
H65 x W52 x D20 cm
$8000
2. Autumn Composition
Large, hand-built, ceramic elliptical flask form with neck and cut-away foot, multi-glazed, mid-fired
H52 x W35 x D15 cm
$6500
3. A Summer Remembered
Large, hand-built, ceramic form with neck, multi-glazed, mid-fired
H65 x W48 x D28 cm
SOLD
4. Elegy of the Shore I - 3 Forms
(Beachcomber Series)
Hand-built, textured, ceramic forms, multi-glazed, mid-fired
Tallest H58 cm, Medium H56 cm, Small H45 cm
SOLD
5. Light, Shade and Shadow
Open-necked, hand-built, ceramic elliptical form, multi-glazed and multi-fired
H48 x W46 x D22 cm
SOLD
6. Sapphire Skies
Large, hand-built flask-form, multi-glazed, multi-fired
H52 x W39 x D19 cm
$6500
7. Landscape of the Soul
Hand-built, high-walled, ceramic bowl form, multi-glazed, multi-fired
H26 x W33 cm
$3600
8. Windswept
Large, hand-built, ceramic platter with foot, wall mount option, multi-glazed, mid-fired
Dia 47 x H6 cm
SOLD
9. Morning Clouds, Approaching Storms
Hand-built, high-walled, ceramic bowl form, multi-glazed, multi-fired
H22 x W36 cm
SOLD
10. An Autumn Memoire
Large, hand-built, ceramic platter with foot, wall mount option, multi-glazed, mid-fired
Dia 42 x H5 cm
SOLD
11. Along the Shore, Tea Bowl with Serving Plate
(Beachcomber Series)
Ceramic, multi-glazed, multi-fired, found mangrove timber base
Tea bowl: H8 x W12 cm, Plate: W26 x D21 cm
SOLD
12. Abstract of the Tides
Irregular, footed, ceramic plate, multi-glazed, mid-fired
W35 x D36 x H7 cm
SOLD
13. A Summer Remembered II
Hand-built, high-walled, ceramic bowl form, multi-glazed, multi-fired
H28 x W36 cm
$4500
14. Tea Bowl with Base II
Ceramic, multi-glazed, multi-fired, found river red gum
Tea Bowl: H7.5 x W12.5 cm
SOLD
15a. Tea Bowl with Base I
Ceramic, multi-glazed, multi-fired, found grey mangrove timber
Tea Bowl: H8 x W12 cm
SOLD
BARBARA CAMPBELL-ALLEN
“My current collection connects to the ongoing themes in my work of journey, place and the transformation of landform. Natural ash glaze effects create surfaces that speak directly to the environment.”
16. River Runs Free, 2019
Stoneware clay, fired in a hot position with heavy ash accumulation
H42 x W36 x D32 cm
$5500
17. Tectonic Flow, 2022
Stoneware, wire cut, natural ash glaze
H34 x W17 x D17 cm
$4200
18. Icescape, 2022
Manganese clay with porcelain brushwork, fired in sheltered area, rear of kiln
H34 x W33 x D16 cm
$4200
19. Moonshadow II, 2022
Iron stoneware, natural ash glaze, fired behind the firebox on one side, giving the contrast of surfaces
H34.5 x W35.5 x D18 cm
$4200
20. Dune Song, 2019
Manganese clay, thin shino glaze, natural ash glaze, resulting in a gold colour near the opening
H31 x W27 x D24 cm
$4000
21. Solar Winds III, 2022
Manganese and iron stoneware, porcelain brushwork
H23 x W25 x D13 cm
$3800
22. Turbulence, 2024
Stoneware, porcelain slip brushwork that blushes apricot in protected areas of the kiln
H35 x W31 x D17 cm
$4500
23. Eclipse, 2022
Buff stoneware, natural ash glaze
This form evolved from wind patterns observed on the sand dunes of the Simpson Desert
H24 x W30 x D23 cm
SOLD
24. Firebox Song, 2019
Stoneware, natural ash deposits
Glimpses of turquoise and greens in the natural ash glaze occur in high ember zones of the kiln where the work is buried for periods during the long firing
H20 x W11 x D11 cm
SOLD
25. Vase II, 2024
Stoneware, brushed flashing slip, natural ash glaze
H13 x W17 x D17 cm
$1600
26. Vase I, 2024
Stoneware, brushed flashing slip, natural ash glaze
H15 x W19 x D19 cm
$1500
27. Rapids, 2025
Iron stoneware, combed flashing slip
This piece is part of my Franklin River group - evoking the water movement through challenging rapids
H35 x W35 x D17 cm
SOLD
28. Ripples, 2025
Stoneware, shino liner glaze, combed fireclay slip that blushes rich orange
H15 x W35 x D10 cm
$2200
29. River Eddies, 2019
Stoneware, shino liner glaze, combed porcelain slip, natural ash glaze
H15 x W26 x D10 cm
$1900
30. Tourmaline, 2019
Stoneware vase fired in the rear of the firebox giving the rich natural ash glaze
H12 x W19 x D9 cm
$1800
31. Copper Rock, 2019
Stoneware, natural ash glaze
This solid wire cut form has been fired in the high ember zone under the side stoking port of the kiln, resulting in a rich surface texture
H18 x W14.5 x D20.5 cm
SOLD
32. Rock Vessel, 2019
Stoneware, wire cut, rich natural ash glaze
H20 x W16 x D17 cm
$900
33. Eclipse II, 2022
Buff stoneware, natural ash glaze
Form evolved from sand dune forms encountered in the Simpson Desert
H19.5 x W24 x D14.5 cm
$2100
34. White Bowl, 2024
Buff stoneware, pinch pot, shino glaze interior
H7.5 x W7.5 x D7.5 cm
SOLD
35. Red Bowl, 2024
Iron clay, pinch pot, brushed porcelain slip, natural ash glaze
The natural ash glaze gave a delicate black halo around the rim
H7 x W12 x D12 cm
SOLD
36. Vase III, 2024
Stoneware, brushed flashing slip, natural ash glaze
H16 x W19 x D19 cm
$1600
37. Black Bowl, 2024
Manganese clay, pinch pot, porcelain slip brushwork
H7 x W12 x D12 cm
SOLD
38. River Pearls, set of 5, 2023
Stoneware, porcelain slip, natural ash glaze
These stones suggest the stories found in river pebbles - of their geological origins and the river journey that has formed them. Iron stoneware with porcelain brushwork turns lustrous in areas with the natural ash glaze
H10 cm each approximately
$2250
CHRIS MYERS
“Encompassing two juxtaposed positions, both exploring illusion through play of light - my sandblasted patterned lustre work is inspired by all things within the manmade and natural world, whilst my Rock Series draws inspiration from the patterns, textures and colours of the Australian landscape.”
39. Chevron Lidded Container, c 2010 [LHS]
Stoneware, sandblasted powder blue glaze, gold, black and opal lustre. Opal lustre layered over gold and black, multi-fired
H41 x W16 cm
SOLD
40. Surgeon’s Knot Lotus Jar, 2005 [RHS]
Stoneware, sandblasted royal blue glaze, layered gold and opal lustre. Wheel-thrown in two parts and joined. Opal lustre has been fired over the gold.
H36 x W33 cm
$2500
41. Happy Accident, 2021
Porcelain, sandblasted and refired clear glaze, gold lustre
Due to faults in the lustre this pot was re-fired. I expected the sandblasted design to disappear but happily it did not, instead it became this delicate blue which I think is due to the high fired lustre
H19 x W16 cm
SOLD
42. Powder Bowl, 2019
Porcelain, sandblasted clear glaze, gold, black, opal and green lustre
Powder Bowl has a combination of layered lustres which required multiple firings
H11.5 x W11 cm
$900
43. Chevron Folded Bowl, 1998
Stoneware, sandblasted white glaze, layered palladium and opal lustre
Pattern gives the illusion of altering the shape of the Bowl. Illustrated in Neal French’s - The Potter’s Directory of Shape and Form
H12 x W33 cm
$1750
44. Electric Platter, 2000
Stoneware, sandblasted royal blue glaze, gold and opal lustre
Geometric pattern has been worked to the rim
H5.5 x W40 cm
$1900
45. Chevron Teapot, c 2013 [LHS]
Stoneware, sandblasted royal blue glaze, gold lustre
Teapot is functional, gold has been rubbed back to reveal blue glaze
H15 x W 14.5 x D25 cm
SOLD
46. Geometric Golden Teapot, c 2013 [RHS]
Stoneware, sandblasted black glaze, gold lustre
Teapot is functional. Lustre has 12% gold
H13 x W14 x D23.5 cm
$990
47. Woven Bulb, final firing, 2024
Stoneware, sandblasted denim glaze, gold and opal lustre, black stain inlay, multiple firings
Reworked in 2024, some glaze completely removed by sandblasting to regain the texture of the clay
H21 x W22 cm
SOLD
48. Rain Forest Bottle, 2018
Midrange, multi-layered dry glazes
This handmade bottle contains constructed slabs and has been fired multiple times to gain the desired colours
H52 x W38 x D13 cm
SOLD
49. Circles of Life Pod, c 2015
Midrange, dry ochre glaze
Handmade press formed construction, multi-fired
H30 x W27 x D14 cm
SOLD
50. Ochre Rock Face, c 2014
Midrange, stained pattern, ochre glaze
The slabs are formed by pressing clay onto a flat surface and the constructed pieces assembled by hand to complete the bottle form
H59 x W37 x D14.5 cm
$3300
51. Boulder Form, 2024
Stoneware, multiple layered dry glazes
Hand-pressed form, over-fired to gain the rock like quality, multi-fired to gain required colours
H30 x W34 x D18 cm
$1650
52. Bushfire Series, 2014 [LHS]
Midrange, red earth, and black dry glazes
This handmade bottle was part of a series of forms depicting the colours and effects of bushfires. Multi-fired to gain the colours of charred earth
H43 x W38 x D12.5 cm
$3000
53. Splashed Bottle, c 2010 [RHS]
Midrange, layered dry glazes
Hand constructed multi-glaze slab bottle
H35.5 x W17.5 x D9.5 cm
SOLD
54. Gumnut Teapot, c 2013
Stoneware, sandblasted green glaze, gold lustre
Teapot is functional, gold has been rubbed back to reveal green glaze
H15 x W13 x D21 cm
SOLD
55. Zig Zag Teapot, c 2013
Stoneware, sandblasted white glaze, palladium, gold and opal lustres
Teapot is functional, palladium lustre rubbed back, layered with opal lustre
H19 x W14.5 x D25 cm
SOLD
56. Lidded Chevron Jar, 2025
Stoneware, sandblasted white glaze, gold, black and opal lustre
The gold has been rubbed back to reveal the white glaze. This work has been fired five times
H22 x W17 cm
$1350
57. Sheet Bend Bottle, 2000
Stoneware, sandblasted black glaze with gold and opal lustre
Pattern derived from continuous sheet bend knot. Wheel-thrown in two parts. This work is the last in the series of this form
H56 x W24 cm
$1900
58. Reef Knot Tankard, c 2015
Stoneware, sandblasted green glaze, gold and opal lustre
The gold has been partially rubbed back to reveal more of the glaze; opal lustre is layered over it
H17 x W11 x D16 cm
$750
59. Chevron Tankard, c 2015
Stoneware, sandblasted royal blue glaze, gold and opal lustre
Gold partially rubbed back to show glaze underneath
H18 x W11 x D16 cm
$750
60. Script Plate, c 2006
Stoneware, sandblasted clear glaze, gold, black and opal lustre, black stain
This design was inspired by calligraphy
H3 x W28 cm
$1450
COMPOSED
Jeff Mincham, Barbara Campbell-Allen, Chris Myers
July / August 2025
Skepsi Gallery
Photographers include: Michal Kluvanek, Greg Piper, Christopher Sanders, and Artists.