Collection: Todd Douglas

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Manu (hapū)

Born of Ngā Puhi (Ngāti Manu, Te Mahurehure) and Pākehā (Scottish, Welsh) descent Todd grew up in a boat building family with Māori and Pākehā ancestors having strong connections to the ocean.
Todd found himself drawn to making traditional tools associated with water, but with a contemporary flavour. Like so many artists, Todd's work and his journey of self-discovery are interwoven.
A pivotal point in Todd’s practice was the development of his signature ‘pounamu’ microcrystalline glazes by his wife and glaze artist, Karuna.
These glazes combined with his powerful hand-formed sculptures has allowed Todd to push the boundaries of what was deemed possible in contemporary ceramic sculpture.

Primarily self-taught, Todd utilises a broad range of ceramic techniques and surface treatments along with various types of clays and firings. He enjoys combining materials such as clay, wood, lashing and LED lighting.
“My work stems from a love of uku. When I work with it, everything about it, from its tactile nature to its transformation in the kiln, grounds me. How it feels in the hands.
You can't force uku. You have to allow it to change and become, and
through that process, you come to learn and understand more about
yourself."
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