Peter Collis transforms clay into vessels of refined form and rich, tactile surfaces |
Peter Collis has devoted over 40 years to working with clay, exploring form and surface through his elegant sculptures.
His practice embraces delicate ring shapes, curvilinear forms, orbs, pure-form vessels, and wall sculptures—each finished with lustre and crackle glazes, textured slips, or rich, layered colours. Every surface reveals the rhythm of his hand and his mastery of multiple ceramic techniques. Collis draws inspiration from the New Zealand landscape and travels to regions with deep ceramic traditions, such as Japan, infusing his work with a sense of place, history, and quiet experimentation. His pieces evoke the poetry of natural forms and the subtle dialogue between material, process, and imagination. Since 1978, he has exhibited widely in New Zealand and abroad, participating in over 200 group shows and 50 solo exhibitions. His work is held in numerous public and private collections and has been presented as official gifts by the New Zealand Government, including to Nelson Mandela and civic leaders in Taiwan and British Columbia. |
AVAILABLE WORKS
Peter Collis
Lustre Series Thrown, Altered and Lustred Ceramic, 22ct Gold and Platinum 150-300mm Diameter Various Shapes, sizes and designs available $400 (Small), $550 (Medium), $800 (Large) Available |
Peter Collis
Lustre - Unity Thrown, Altered and Lustred Ceramic, 22ct Gold Approx 300 x 300mm Large and Medium Size Available $1100-$1600 Pair Available |
Peter Collis
Reflections on Perception Thrown, Altered and Lustred Ceramic, 22ct Gold on board 715 x 715mm 2025 $5000 Available |
Peter Collis
Midnight Lustre - Ridge Hand Thrown and Glazed Ceramic 220mm Height approximately 2025 $220 each Various Available |
Peter Collis
Light Within Series Hand Thrown Ceramic with Gold Approx 70-260mm Height each $250-$350 each Various Shapes Available |
Peter Collis
Midnight Lustre - Spiral Hand Thrown and Glazed Ceramic 170mm Height approximately 2025 $220 each Various Available |
Peter Collis
Red Vase Hand Built Ceramic, Egyptian Past Glaze 430m Height x 380mm Diameter 2024 $2500 Available |
Peter Collis
Crackle and Pop Hand Thrown Ceramic Small $75 Medium $145 Large $275 Available in a range of colours |
Peter Collis
Blue Vase Hand Built Ceramic, Egyptian Past Glaze 430m Height x 380mm Diameter 2024 $2500 Available |
PAST WORKS
Peter Collis Artworks In Situ
