Anne Clifton
Western Australia, b. 1965
Clifton’s artistic vision is characterized by a distinctive fusion of ceramic tradition and experimental glass techniques, earning her recognition for her individuality within the artistic community.
Born in Dwellingup, Western Australia, Clifton’s artistic journey began with a passion for ceramics. During her tenure as a technician in the ceramics department of her university, she witnessed the acquisition of the department’s first glass furnace. This pivotal moment sparked her curiosity and set her on a path toward exploring the realm of glassmaking.
Clifton's artistic aesthetic, deeply rooted in ceramics, merges seamlessly with her unconventional approach to glassmaking and conceptual art. This distinctive fusion has earned her a reputation for individuality within the artistic community.
“Vetrograph play at the intersection of an intuitive drawing process and the physical and chemical reactions and interaction of coloured glasses. Central to this is an exploration of relationship and inter-relationship; where one layer or drawn line of colour reacts with or against another, where colours fold and meet, separate or pull each other apart.” – Anne Clifton
Clifton has exhibited and worked extensively throughout Europe, Australia, Asia and USA. She was previously the president of Ausglass (National Association of Glass Artists), and now a co-founder of Glass Manifesto, a creative partnership between her and Peter Bowles.