Terracotta & Ceramic Artist
Mark Heidenreich is a potter, sculptor and artist working in clay from his Terra-Villa studio in the heart of Adelaide. Mark has become most widely acclaimed for his amazing ability to craft “giant” terracotta and ceramic pots and urns.
Many of these large ceramic and terracotta pots are made for outdoor use in large gardens but are equally at home as a feature in a gallery or the glamorous homes of the rich and famous. His artistic works are impressive in their scale and beautiful in their form.
Mark has also become well known as the winemaker’s potter – producing large clay pots (also known as qvevri or amphora). The qvevri are used in a traditional Georgian winemaking technique where the skins are not removed from the white wine grapes prior to fermentation in the large clay pots. There is significant variation in the beautiful forms of the qvevri as each winemaker has a different idea of the perfect pot.
Mark Heidenreich has also worked in close collaboration with the well-known ceramic artist Stephen Bowers. Stephen often relied on skilled artisans like Mark to throw the pots which he would then decorate with intricate designs and coloured glazes. These pieces are exhibited at many galleries and private homes throughout Australia and the world. The result of some of the collaboration can be seen in the Palaceware Series.
Mark has also produced many other large terracotta and ceramic artworks in his Adelaide studio – including jardinières, urns, planters, vases.
Please take a look at Past Works or Mark’s Chronology and some of his professional achievements.
For planters, urns, bird baths, fountains, water features and clays, please call Mark Heidenreich on 0415 404 539. I am happy to discuss your needs, and requests for consultation / site visit also considered. Local delivery of products can be arranged.
10 Compton Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
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Mobile: 0415 404 539
ABN 60 041 346 8 1 9