Hiroe Swen Post Exhibition Sale

7 October - 21 October 2024

Online Catalog

Internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Hiroe Swen, distinguished with both the Order of Australia and the Order of the Rising Sun, was featured in our festival where all exhibited pieces were available for purchase. (Photograph: Brenton McGeachie)

Hiroe Swen

Ceramic artist and former Lecturer in Ceramics at the Australian National University Institute of the Arts.

Hiroe Swen AM is one of the most celebrated Australian ceramic artists. Born in 1934 in Kyoto, Japan, Hiroe navigated a vibrant Kyoto art scene before moving to Australia with her husband in 1968. 

Her ceramics are hand-built, and her glazes are original. Over 60 years, her art has evolved through life challenges. 

Recognitions include an Order of Australia Medal (2023) and an Order of the Rising Sun (2016). Her impact extends globally, with 120+ works in public institutions. In 2023, a digital archive, 'The World of Hiroe Swen’s Ceramic Art,’ was launched. 

Hiroe has been a judge for the Hiroe Swen Ikebana Container Award and the Ikebana Gallery Award, the first online ikebana competition for all ikebana students.  

ヒロエ・スウェン

日本政府より旭日双光章、オーストラリア政府よりOrder of Australia（オーストラリア勲章）を授与されたオーストラリアを代表する国際的な陶芸家。元オーストラリア国立大学芸術学部講師。

メルボルン生け花フェスティバルではメルボルン花器展の発足にご協力いただきました。オーストラリア陶芸の最高峰に立つヒロエさんに因んで「ヒロエ・スウェン賞展」を開催しています。

２０２４年度にはメルボルン生け花フェスティバル会場にお越しいただける予定です。花器を中心とした作品約３０点が展示、販売されました。