 HENNIE MEYER Objects of Desire |
 HENNIE MEYER Leaning Teapots Sold |
 HENNIE MEYER Blue Dome Shaped Teapot Large Blue Teapot With Lines Small Blue Teapot With Lines |
 HENNIE MEYER Vessel No. 1 |
 HENNIE MEYER Vessel No. 2 |
 HENNIE MEYER Vessel Sold |
 HENNIE MEYER Vessel with Cross Sold |
 HENNIE MEYER Plate |
Biography
Hennie Meyer is an acclaimed South African ceramist. He works predominantly in eathernware, creating highly individual pieces. Hennie enjoys the challenge of making composite shapes, experimenting continually with the expressive qualities of clay and glaze. His balance of strong form with highly detailed surfaces creates aesthetically pleasing vessels in his recognisable signature style.
Hennie studied ceramics in Australia and South Africa. He exhibits extensively, both locally and overseas. His work has been included in numerous permanent collections and international publications. Hennie and Heleen and their two sons live in Durbanville, Cape Town. He works and teaches from his studio at home.
1965 Born in Cape Town
1983 Matriculates Grey College Bloemfontein
1984 Rotary Exchange student to Australia
Certificate of Applied Art (Ceramics) Bendigo College of TAFE, Australia.
1989 Graduates at the University of Stellenbosch as an Art teacher
1993 Highly Commended Award at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition
1994 Handbuilt Award at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition
Selected exhibitor at the South African Ceramic Awards
1995 Highly Commended Award for Sculpture at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition
Work acquired for the ceramic collections of the South African Cultural History Museum and the Durbanville Clay Museum.
1996 Selected exhibitor at the First National Bank Ceramic Biennale
Contemporary Design Award Contemporary Design Award at the APSA Western Cape Ceramic exhibition
1997 Finalist in the Volkskas Atelier competition.
Selector and Judge at the APSA Western Cape Regional Ceramic exhibition
1998 Selected exhibitor at the Altec International Ceramic Biennale, Sandton Civic Gallery
Work purchased for the Corobrik ceramic collection
Selected exhibitor at the FNB Vita now Craft Awards
1999 Winner of a Merit Award at the APSA National exhibition
Work purchased for the Corobrik ceramic collection
2000 Selection judge for Altec International Ceramic Biennale
Work selected for the FNB Vita now Craft Awards
Receives the CPS Sterling Award for the best entry at the APSA Western Cape Regional Ceramic exhibition
2001 Winner of a Merit Award at the APSA National exhibition
2002 Work selected for publication in two ceramic books 500 Teapots and 500 Bowls by Lark Books.
Judge at the PAN Ceramic Biennale Windhoek
2003 Work acquired for the collection of the Sasol Museum, Stellenbosch
Solo exhibition art.b Bellville.
2003 Winner of Merit Award at the ALTECH Ceramics Triennial Cape Town
2004 Winner of Merit Award at the Ceramics Southern Africa National exhibition
2005 Honorable mention at the Third World Ceramic Biennale in Korea
Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2005
2006 Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2006, Work published in 500 Pitchers Larkbooks Publication. Invited to exhibit at the international teapot makers master exhibition in Shanghai, China. Solo exhibition ''Still lives'' Art.b Bellville
2007 Exhibitor at Ceramic Art London 2007. Invited exhibitor at the World exhibition of pig teapots celebrating the year of the pig in Shanghai, China