Una Deerbon (Australia) ceramics

Una Deerbon (1882-1972) was a renowned Australian artist and potter. Born in Woollahra, New South Wales, Una attended a convent school where she discovered her passion for fashion design through needlework classes. She later studied painting at Sydney Art School under Julian Ashton and attended the Slade School in London and the Chicago School of Art in the United States.

Una married Richard Darlow in 1904 but later divorced and remarried Karel Jellinek, who later changed his name to Charles Francis Deerbon. In Brisbane, Una learned the art of pottery and established the Deerbon Pottery and School of Art, which gained attention for its excellent quality and breathtaking beauty.

Una's handiwork exhibited a delicate appeal with a fine combination of colours and designs, often showcasing her unique touch of humor and exuberance. Her works mainly consisted of vases, jugs, glazed flora, bowls, bears, masks, and other items. After more... moving to Melbourne, she opened the Una Deerbon School of Pottery, which trained numerous potters influenced by her style.

Una's legacy lives on as a household name in pottery and art and crafts. Her works are still held in public galleries such as the Australian National Gallery, the Ballarat Art Gallery, the Melbourne College of Art, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, and the Shepparton Art Museum. less...