Rachel Falls Williams
Ceramics
Journeying into the ancient red land of the Pilbara region.
This body of work seeks to capture the unique colours, textures and details of the dramatic landscapes of the Pilbara. From high on hilltops, to deep within the gorges, this work explores both the intimacy and vastness of this place.
The iron rich red of the Hamersley Ranges. The soft veil of spinifex. Rugged landforms and sweeping plains. Formed and then deeply weathered and eroded over millions of years. A literal exploration of the geology and vegetation of the region.
Each work is both functional and an expression of materiality. The slips and glazes incorporate materials sourced on location in the Pilbara including; Snakewood (Acacia xiphophylla) ash collected from the firepit and found iron rich clay and inclusions. Some vessels incorporated found objects (metal and wood) in the piece or as textural impressions.
A quiet celebration of the beauty, power and fragility of this ancient landscape.
Ceramics
2. Bottle 1
2024, High fired stoneware, 20 x 11cm, $165
5. Expansive
2024, High fired stoneware, 15 x 17cm, $265
1. Meterorite (Lidded Vessel)
2024, High fired stoneware, 10 x 9cm, $130
8. Bottle 2
2024, High fired stoneware, 19 x 9cm, $165
11. Snakewood and Spinifex
2024, High fired stoneware + natural wood, 16 x 26 x 13cm, $220
4. Bottle 2
2024, High fired stoneware, 20 x 9cm, $165
7. Impressions (Lidded Vessel)
2024, High fired stoneware, 14 x 14cm, $265
10. Bottle 5
2024, High fired stoneware, 18 x 10cm, $165
100 cups
2023 - 2024, high fired stoneware, assorted sizes, $65 each
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3. Resilience
2024, High fired stoneware + found metal, 16 x 26 x 13cm, $240
6. Bottle 3
2024, High fired stoneware, 19 x 9cm, $165
9. Subduction
2024, High fired stoneware, 12 x 12cm, $175
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Biography
Rachel Falls Williams is a ceramicist living and working on Menang country on the south coast of Western Australia. She works from a studio located on her off-grid farm, nestled in the Scotsdale Valley.
Rachel is drawn to working with the natural elements of earth, water and fire, and the endless possibilities they provide. She is challenged and excited by the process of exploring the local geology of an area. She digs and processes her own clay and has developed her own glazes, often incorporating ash and other found materials. Her glaze palette is reflective of the environment she draws inspiration from.
In a world that is increasingly globalised and homogenised, Rachel seeks to create work that is uniquely of a place.