selected works
Classic Japanese ceramics are guided by the aesthetic of "wabi-sabi". This approach, which reflects the ideals of Zen Buddhism, embraces simplicity, naturalness, aging, and irregularity. Master artist Cecily Willis’s new exhibition, ‘The Jerry Can Factor’, echoes these qualities by understanding and appreciating the natural characteristics of clay. Predominantly built from red stoneware these new sculptural forms defy imagination and shift the perception of traditional ceramics.
Cecily was a finalist in the 2017 Sunshine Coast Ignition award for Ceramic Excellence and and the 2017 biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards. The work exhibited at this award was purchased by the Townsville City Council.
Jerry Can Factor Series 1
Cecily Willis
red stoneware with a reticulation glaze (34 x 20 x 11cm) (15 x 23 x 9cm)/ 🔴
Jerry Can Factor Series 3
Cecily Willis
red stoneware with dry glaze (31 x 35 x 16cm) (24 x 29 x 9cm) / Sold
Jerry Can Factor Series 4
Cecily Willis
red stoneware with dry glaze (37cm x Ø16cm) (25cm x Ø10cm ) (14cm x Ø10cm) / Sold
Jerry Can Factor Series 5
Cecily Willis
red stoneware with dry glaze (30 x 20 x 13cm) (17 x 17 x 9cm) / 🔴
Jerry Can Factor Series 8
Cecily Willis
red stoneware with dry glaze (26 x 10 x 10cm) (15 x 15 x 13cm) / AU$450
Jerry Can Factor Series 10
Cecily Willis
red stoneware with dry glaze (25cm x Ø10cm) (14cm x Ø10cm ) (10cm x Ø10cm) / 🔴
Body Paint (set four)
Cecily Willis
Mid fire stoneware with low fire dry glaze (md)17H x20L x 7W cm (lg)25H x 29L x 8W cm / 🔴
Body Paint 2
Cecily Willis
Mid fire stoneware with low fire glaze 51H x 26cm (base) / 🔴
Body Paint 4
Cecily Willis
Mid fire stoneware with under glaze 39H x30L x 10W / 🔴
Body Paint (set seven)
Cecily Willis
Mid fire stoneware with low fire dry glaze (md) 16H x 18L x 6W cm (lg) 25.5H x 19L x 7W cm / 🔴
Body Paint (set six)
Cecily Willis
Mid fire stoneware with low fire dry glaze (md)15H x28L x 8W cm (lg)25H x 22L x 10W cm / 🔴
