Collection: Elodie Barker

Elodie Barker is a South Australian ceramic artist who creates a range of handmade, brightly coloured sculptures and a range of wheel-thrown pottery pieces which feature hand-painted animal designs.

She crafts extremely collectable cats, dogs and chicken sculptures with hand-spun wire legs and carved textured bodies.

She uses several types of clay including earthenware, raku and porcelain to create these works. When hand-painting she uses under-glaze pigments, glaze and paint. 

Elodie began her career in Ceramics by first studying Visual Art at TAFE and then completing a degree in Ceramic and Glass Design from the University of South Australia before being accepted into the prestigious Jam Factory Craft and Design Centre in Adelaide.

Through the Jam Factory's Career Development Scheme and subsequent time in their independent studios she established a successful ceramics business.

Elodie currently has her own studio and sells work to galleries throughout Australia.

"I love ceramics. Each day brings me new challenges. I adore the idea of bringing a still piece of clay to life, giving it a unique personality, something for everyone to enjoy. I admire this medium. It is really hands-on and every piece evolves as I work on it. The colours, lines, expression and the way I feel become an important part of each individual piece."