Catherine Allen is an Australian ceramic artist whose practice is deeply informed by the coastal and bushland landscapes that surround her. These environments are a constant source of inspiration, places where she feels fully immersed and connected to nature. She translates this experience from plein air studies into contemporary ceramic works, blending traditional ceramic methodologies with artistic innovation.
Catherine integrates plein air sketches into functional ceramic vessels, creating a distinctive dialogue between form and imagery that echoes the complex patterns and textures of the landscape. Using watercolour underglazes alongside pencil and charcoal, her marks remain spontaneous and gestural, capturing direct observations of time spent in nature.
Through her work, Catherine aims to evoke a strong sense of place and time, inviting the viewer to experience the tactile and visual harmony of the natural world.