Bron Lowe is an Australian ceramic artist based in Port Macquarie, NSW, creating sculptural ceramics, functional pottery and one-of-a-kind pieces designed to bring personality and warmth into a space.

Her work explores organic forms, texture and movement, often sitting somewhere between sculpture and function. Many pieces are created as small “families” that naturally belong together, with each work individually named rather than reduced to “Vase #3” or “White Bowl.” For Bron, each piece has its own personality and presence.

Inspired by nature, people, animals and organic forms, Bron creates work that focuses on personality, story and connection. Many pieces carry a quiet sense of humour or curiosity, with the aim of creating ceramics that feel human and, wherever possible, invoke a smile.

Art doesn’t always need to be serious to be meaningful.

Before working full-time in ceramics, Bron spent more than 25 years in business administration, IT systems and private business management. That experience continues to shape the way she approaches her studio today: balancing creativity with practicality, strong customer service and a genuine commitment to producing thoughtful, high-quality work.

Alongside her artwork, Bron is expanding her studio/gallery space to include pottery supplies for the local ceramics community, helping improve access to materials and tools in regional NSW. (yet to be formerly launched)

A woman with shoulder-length gray and black hair smiling at the camera, sitting indoors near large sliding glass doors with a view of a patio and trees outside. There are hanging paper lanterns outside on a shaded patio.

Inspiration

  • ageless articles

    Reinterpreting tradition – Modern takes on classic pottery forms.

    Innovating function – Rethinking usability and purpose in new ways.

    Blending eras – Combining historical aesthetics with contemporary methods.

    Decorative lanterns, shells, a starfish, and fishing floats inside a white shelf.

  • unspoken narratives

    Storytelling through form – Crafting pieces that communicate narratives without words.

    Challenging stereotypes – Using sculpture to question norms and spark dialogue.

    Eliciting emotion – Creating works that provoke reflection, laughter, or unexpected reactions.

    A clown figurine with a painted face, red nose, and lips, wearing a polka-dotted outfit and a hat with a curled tip.

  • honouring the ocean

    Interpreting marine beauty – Capturing oceanic elements in ceramics without harvesting natural resources.

    Sustainable inspiration – Creating art that celebrates the sea while preserving its ecosystems.

    Coastal harmony – Designing pieces that complement and reflect the coastal environment.

    A sculpture composed of various textured ceramic objects stacked vertically, including a perforated base, a textured rounded middle, a blue plate with extended edges, a ring with small protrusions, a blue octopus-shaped piece, and a spherical object on top, set against a white wall.

  • Breaking the Rules

    Expanding surface treatments – Using acrylic and oil paints on fired ceramics to achieve unique visual depth.

    Layering techniques – Combining traditional glazes with alternative finishes for richer textures and contrasts.

    Ensuring longevity – Experimenting with sealing methods to maintain durability and permanence.

    Painted sculpture of a woman's face with closed eyes, wearing a large blue hat, resting chin on hands, on a wooden base.

FAQs

  • A curio is a small, unusual, or distinctive object that is kept for its beauty, interest, or character. Traditionally, curios were collected and displayed as special pieces, often because they were one-of-a-kind or had a story behind them.

    In the context of Bron Lowe Ceramics, a curio refers to a unique, handcrafted piece designed to be both appreciated and kept. Each curio is individually made and named, reflecting its own personality and making it more than just a functional item.

  • Why does each piece have a human name?

    Because each one is one of a kind and deserves its own name.

    By the time I’ve finished a piece, it doesn’t feel right to label it something generic. Giving it a name just fits better. It recognises that it stands on its own.

    And honestly, it’s a lot nicer than calling something “Blue Vase #3.”

  • Pieces are available through the website, or you can arrange a studio visit by appointment. Visiting in person allows you to see and feel the textures, and avoids postage.

  • Yes, visits are available by appointment. A small open studio gallery is planned for the future.

  • From time to time I host workshops led by my friend Tammy of Pipers Creek Pottery. She’s an experienced ceramics teacher with a broad background in techniques and traditions from around the world. Workshops are held here in Port Macquarie, and you’re welcome to join the waitlist for future sessions.

  • Occasionally, depending on the piece and timing. You’re welcome to enquire.

  • yes, I run a small weekly clay club for those with some prior experience who are happy to work independently. It’s a relaxed, shared studio environment rather than a formal class.

    Sessions are $10, which covers use of tools, equipment and some glazes, with clay and firing charged separately. Places are limited but you’re welcome to contact me and I can put you on the waitlist.