Anne Hudson

ANNE HUDSON

Anne learnt her craft as an expatriate of New Zealand while living in Dubai, following on to teach at the Dubai International Art Centre. On her return to New Zealand, Anne furthered her skill level by studying towards a Diploma in Ceramics.

Anne later studied at the National Art School in Sydney, where she undertook a Masters in Fine Arts. This study confirmed for Anne that ceramics is a mode of expression worthy of a place in the art world and developed an interest in the value of the vessel as a metaphor or vehicle for meaning. Anne liked to consider the vessel and how it sits with linguistic concepts and philosophical theory, at the same time as enjoying the tacit enjoyment of working with clay.

One of Anne’s favourite references is from Rose Slivka who states that the object is the poet. Anne firmly believes that a good object can sing, speak or give rise to the narrative, ideas and concepts. The vessel is an abstract form in that it is a skin for nothing with a limitless potential to express meaning. Vessels are an integral part of our existence from the womb, breast, cup to coffin and as such need our respect and reverence.