Artist Statement and Bio

Anne Masters is an Australian ceramicist working on Ngunnawal/Ngambri land. She connects porcelain with the ecological challenges facing Australian birds.

Anne was a awarded a Master of Visual Arts from the Australian National University School of Art. In 2013, Anne was awarded an Artist-in-Residence at the International Research Centre, Denmark, a career highlight.

The bird, in minimalist form, is a constant in her work, allowing her to explore the impact of climate change and human presence on bird habitats. Anne has consistently exhibited these works in group exhibitions throughout Australia.

In 2024, Novotel Sydney City commissioned Anne to create works for their new restaurant ‘Birdie’ and hotel foyer. A series of 22-cast individually decorated porcelain birds frame the entrance to this hotel.

Anne is the founder and director of Gallery of Small Things, established in 2017. She is currently on Winter sabbatical from this role, focusing on her own practice through research and professional mentorship. She considers herself re-emerging, and at an exciting tipping point with her work.