Award-winning South African ceramist Hennie Meyer works predominantly in earthenware, creating highly individual pieces. Using the expressive qualities of clay, composite shapes and colour, he turns strong forms and detailed surfaces into aesthetically pleasing vessels, objects and installations.
His work is neither commercial nor mass-produced. Every single piece is individually formed and shaped, then repeatedly glazed and fired.
Hennie’s work is exhibited in South Africa, Europe, the UK and Asia. He has participated in Ceramic Art London for seven consecutive years. His work has been included in numerous private and public collections, notably those of the Iziko Museums of Cape Town, Corobric Collection, King George V Gallery, Sasol Museum and the Durbanville Clay Museum. He also creates ceramic artwork and installations on commission from international clients and corporates.
He is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics and a fellow of Ceramics South Africa.
Biography:
Hennie was born in Cape Town in 1965. He spent his childhood years in KwaZulu-Natal and matriculated at Grey College, Bloemfontein.
Studies:
Certificate of Applied Art (Ceramics), 1984, Bendigo College of TAFE, Australia (Rotary Exchange Student); BEd (Arts), 1989, Stellenbosch University.
Teaching:
He teaches Art and Ceramics at various educational institutions and art centres.
Hennie Meyer’s numerous South African and international awards and accolades include:
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- 1996: Finalist in Volkskas Atelier competition
- 1998: Collection purchased for the Corobrik Ceramic Collection
- 1999: Merit Award at Association of Potters of South Africa (ABSA) National Exhibition
- 1999: Collection purchased for the Corobrik Ceramic Collection
- 2000: CPS Sterling Award for best entry at APSA Western Cape Regional Ceramic Exhibition
- 2001: Merit Award at APSA National Exhibition
- 2002: Work selected for publication in two international ceramic books: Lark Books’ 500 Teapots and 500 Bowls
- 2003: Work acquired for ceramic collection of Sasol Museum, Stellenbosch
- 2003: Merit Award at Altech Ceramics Triennale, Cape Town
- 2004: Merit Award at Ceramics Southern Africa National Exhibition
- 2005: Work selected for Third World Ceramic Biennale, Korea
- 2006: Work selected for publication in 500 Pitchers
- 2007: Selected as a Western Cape Craft Icon by the CCDI
- 2009: Work selected for World Ceramic Biennale, Korea
- 2009: DTI Ceramic Ikons exhibition Decorex Johannesburg
- 2010: Work published in Majolica by Daphne Carnegie, A&C Black
- 2010: Work acquired for International collection of the World Ceramic Foundation
- 2010: Selected as a member of the International Academy of Ceramics
- 2011: Work selected for publication in 21st Century Ceramics
Exhibitions: (Selections)
- 1998: Selected exhibitor at Altech International Ceramic Biennale, Sandton Civic Gallery
- 1998: Selected exhibitor at FNB Vita Craft Now Awards
- 2000: Selected exhibitor at FNB Vita Craft Now Awards
- 2003: Solo exhibition at Art.b Gallery, Bellville, Cape Town
- 2004: Exhibition at Rust en Vrede Gallery, Form and Function with Christo Giles
- 2004: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
- 2005: Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2005, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2005: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
- 2006: Invited exhibitor at Master Teapot exhibition, Shanghai, China
- 2006: Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2006, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2006: Solo exhibition (Still Lives) at Art.b Gallery, Bellville, Cape Town
- 2006: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
- 2007: Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2007, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2007: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
- 2008: Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2008, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2008: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
- 2008: Solo exhibition (Veelvoud) at ABSA KKNK Arts Festival, Oudtshoon
- 2008: Solo exhibition (Stripped) at Art.b Gallery, Bellville, Cape Town
- 2009: Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2009, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2009: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
- 2009: Exhibitor at 15th Art in Clay, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, UK
- 2010: Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2010, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2010: Kwetter, Woordfees, Stellenbosch
- 2010: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
- 2010: Solo exhibition (Form and Design), Shanghai, China
- 2010: Exhibition (Ceramic Conversations) with Clementina van der Walt, Irma Stern Museum, Cape Town
- 2011: Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2012, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2011: Teapot exhibition Shanghai, China
- 2011: Tea for Two, Officinesaffi, Milan, Italy
- 2011: Persona – group exhibition, Johans Bornman Gallery, Cape Town
- 2012: David Walters and Friends at the WHAG, Kimberley
