Anne Ronjat

Anne Ronjat

“I was born in Paris in 1968. My mother was a textile designer. I remember spending hours drawing next to her… At times she would slide my best drawing inside her portfolio! In this way I sold my first pattern for a fabric when I was 6 years old!

In my early twenties, I started working with clay and completed a ceramics diploma in 1990 through the CNIFOP (school of ceramics in Nevers, south of Paris). Then I traveled around France as part of a 3 year apprenticeship with renowned ceramicists such as Vanier, Deverchere and others. During this live in apprenticeship, I learnt many techniques and design styles stepped in the ceramic tradition of their region.

In 1994 I moved to Australia and started working as a thrower/decorator until I created my own range of fine functional ceramics in 1997.

I secured a studio space in Gasworks Arts Park in Melbourne from where I began creating ceramic sculptural works. In 2002 I was invited to participate in the Becton Sculpture Biennale and created a life-size trio of figurative works which helped me to create a platform for my sculptural practice. This lead to a solo sculpture exhibition at Husk, Alafia Gallery, and Mingara Gallery and numerous group shows throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Becoming involved in sculpture broadened my outlook as a designer. I released several ranges of limited editions sculptures and started to design functional ware for other companies. I created several exclusive ranges for Husk, including their tea set which for the last decade has been a best seller through out Australia. In 2007 I designed and hand threw  exclusive winter and summer ranges for Country Road.

My own White range is currently retailing through boutiques, galleries, spa retreats and interior designers. For the last 5 years Mark Tuckey has sold my complete tableware range in the Melbourne store and more recently in the new Sydney store.

Last year, from the north coast of NSW near Byron Bay, I started applying new mediums on ceramics such as cut stones, silver and gold leaves while also branching out into  new directions with textiles and jewelry.

I then travelled overseas to expand my knowledge base in jewelry design and practical studies in silversmithing.  Now, back in Melbourne, having restocked my suppliers with tableware, I’m pursuing the development of new designs, sculptural forms and hand painted tiles to coincide with the launch of my jewelry range in 2012.”

Curriculam Vitae

Anne Ronjat

 

Born 1968: Paris, France

Educated: 1986 BAC Fine Arts College Lyon France

                 1989 DEUST degree of Music University of Lyon FRANCE

                 1991 CAP Diploma of Ceramic Nevers FRANCE

Ceramic Work History

  • 1991 – 94 Intensive  Ceramic apprenticeship with various renowned French ceramists (Vanier, Duru, Montauddoin)
  • 1994 – 97 Arrived in Australia working with ceramists
  • 1997 – ongoing Designs and produces the ceramic range for Husk (Melb Gallery Boutique). Publication in Magazines locally Vogue, Belle and Marie Claire
  • Exhibiting as ceramic designer and artist sculptor

 

Exhibitions and Commissions

Represented on Joyce Japan amongst international designers. Commission Prince of Wales Hotel Melb. Gas Works Art Park Exhibitions Melb. International Garden and Flowers Show.