Beverley McMahon is a Perth born ceramic artist who has been involved with ceramics for many years, creating her work from her studio just outside the Perth CBD.
With a deep passion for sculpture her hand-built pieces are individual ceramics and not limited to one style or concept. She feels that she has succeeded when the work makes a deep connection with someone.
For several years, she taught the children’s classes at Perth Studio Potters Club in Cottesloe – How to be Creative with Clay.
She has displayed her work in numerous exhibitions and galleries throughout Perth and the south west of Western Australia.
EDUCATION
1976 Beaumaris Art Group, Victoria – wheel throwing pottery course
2013 Italy – Raku, Pit Firing, Bucchero with Mara Funghi
2015 Switzerland – Texture and Glazing with Peter Beard
EMPLOYMENT
2008 – 2014 Perth Studio Potters, Cottesloe – Children’s Classes, Creativity with Clay
ART EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE:
2022 York Art Exhibition
2022 Burt Street Gallery Exhibition
2021 Burt Street Gallery Exhibition
2021 PSP - Selective Exhibition
2019 Ceramics Arts of WA - Selective Exhibition
2019 Burt Street Gallery Exhibition
2018 PSP - Selective Exhibition
2017 Burt Street Gallery Exhibition
2017 Ceramics Arts of WA - Selective Exhibition
2017 WA Club Art Exhibition
2017 BCC Art Exhibition
2016 PSP - Selective Exhibition
2016 4 of Us Exhibition
2016 Churchlands Art Exhibition
2015 Mazenod Art Exhibition
2015 Hale Fine Art Exhibition
2015 Burt Street Gallery Exhibition
2015 St Brigids College Art Exhibition
2015 PSP Central Park Art Exhibition
2015 Churchlands Art Exhibition
2015 Perth College Art Exhibition
2014 Hale Fine Art Exhibition
2014 Wilkinson Gallery – 3 + 3 Exhibition
2014 Mazenod Art Exhibition
2013 4 of Us Exhibition
2013 Mazenod Art Exhibition
2013 Hale Fine Art Exhibition
2013 PSP – Selective Exhibition
2012 Mazenod Art Exhibition
2012 Hale Fine Art Exhibition
2012 Perth College Art Exhibition
2011 Mazenod Art Exhibition
2011 Hale Fine Art Exhibition
2011 PSP – Selective Exhibition
2010 York Art Exhibition – Highly Commended
2010 Hale Fine Art Exhibition
2010 Trinity College Art Exhibition
2009 Burt Street Gallery Exhibition
2008 York Art Exhibition
2008 Burt Street Gallery Exhibition
2007 PSP – Selective Exhibition
2005 PSP – Selective Exhibition
“My journey with clay started with pottery classes on the wheel. After a few months I hand built some small sculptures at home. I really loved working the clay in this way and my journey with hand building commenced.
Inspiration comes from the ocean, the forest, mystical influences and native cultures. I enjoy changing styles and concepts working within the limits of the clay.
I find such a great reward when my creations give people pleasure. I believe that it is so important for people to see beauty, to see things that make you smile and also things that lift your spirits.”