Hennie Meyer is a ceramic artist who uses the concept of
repetition to cross over into the realm of installation. He makes use of multiples to create larger
pieces. Conceptually he is interested in the diverse roles played by
individuals in groups.
“Clay is a passion and obsession. It
is my preferred means of communication.
Observing a group of jugs in my studio sparked my first large scale
installations in 2008. An invitation to
make a number of extensive ceramic works for Qunci Villas, a boutique hotel in
Lombok, Indonesia took these ideas further.”
The concept of repetition and variation are central to the
successful Ukusela eKapa project that
formed part of Cape Town as the 2014 World Design Capital.
Hennie studied ceramics in Australia and South
Africa. He exhibits extensively, both locally and overseas. His work has been
included in numerous International and South African public and private
collections. His work is covered in several international publications. Hennie
and Heleen and their two sons live in Durbanville, Cape Town.
Artist CV highlights
2021 Finalist and exhibitor: International
coffee cup competition, Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan.
2021 Solo exhibition: Vaaskolonie, MOK
Gallery, Muratie wine estate, Stellenbosch.
2021 Shortlisted for Martinsons Award, Latvia
Ceramics Biennale, Mark Rothko Art Centre, Latvia.
2020 Solo exhibition:Pots with Attitude, The CUBE, Clay Museum, Rust-en Vrede Gallery,
Durbanville.
2019 Selected participant in the 2019 Korean
International Ceramic Biennale
2019 Solo exhibition: The Twelfth Language,
Ebony Curated Franschhoek.
2019 Solo exhibition: X, US Woordfees,
Stellenbosch
2018 Curator of Corobrik National Ceramic
Biennale, Rust -en-Vrede Gallery, Durbanville
2017 Solo exhibition: Full Circle Ebony
Curated Franschhoek
2017
Invited artist in residence at Kholia17, Ceramic Symposium in Estonia
2017 Solo exhibition: After the Party at
Rust-en-Vrede Gallery, Durbanville
2017
Exhibitor at three Woordfees (University of Stellenbosch) exhibitions
including: Bosch in Africa.
2016
Group exhibition: Corobrik Ceramic Biennale. Corobrik acquisition and Highly Commended
Award
2016
Nominated for a Woordfees 2016 WoordTROfee for curating the ceramic
exhibition: GEBAK
2016
Group exhibition: Huisgenoot 100 -
curated by Sandra Hanekom for KKNK, Oudtshoorn
2015
Solo exhibition: Solar - Tim Andrews Gallery, Devon, United Kingdom
2014
Solo exhibition: “Die gras is altyd groener …” - ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees,
Oudtshoorn
2014
Cape Town World Design Capital project, Ukusela eKapa
2013
Group exhibition: Wordly goods - Majlis Gallery, Dubai
2012 Solo exhibition: Quinci Inspired - Rust en Vrede Gallery, Durbanville
2011 Commission of outdoor ceramic artwork in
Lombok, Indonesia
2010 Ceramic Conversations.- exhibition with
Clementina van der Walt at UCT Irma Stern Museum
2010 Solo exhibition: Form and Design - Shanghai, China
2009 Work selected for 5th World Ceramic Biennale,
Korea
2008 Solo exhibition: Veelvoud - ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees,
Oudtshoorn
2008 Solo exhibition: Stripped - Art.b Gallery, Bellville
2008 Group exhibition: 1st Shanghai International
Modern Pot Art Biennale Exhibition, China
2005 - 2010 Exhibitor at
Ceramic Art London, Royal College of Art, London, United Kingdom
2005 Honourable mention at the Third World Ceramic
Biennale in Korea
2004 Winner of Merit Award at the Ceramics
Southern Africa National exhibition, Pretoria
2003 Winner of Merit Award at the ALTECH Ceramics
Triennial Cape Town
