Lindsay Muir

Lindsay was born in Stanthorpe in 1964 and graduated at the University of Southern Queensland in 1984 with a Diploma of Visual Arts, Majoring in Ceramics.

Each of Lindsay’s creations is unique. While he is careful to ensure that his creatures are anatomically correct, Lindsay recognises that ‘there is a big difference between creating something that is lifelike and bringing it to life’. Often he says the secret is in capturing the right posture, and the relationships between the creatures as they co-exist in their special environment. Working in three dimensions helps him to achieve this.

When creating a new piece Lindsay will start with the clay making the background, then gradually build up the scene with branches, vines, leaves, etc. The creatures are then nestled carefully into place, taking advantage of hollows and textures that emerge as the clay is worked. The pieces are coloured with underglazes, and then kiln-fired to 11000C. This gives his sculptures a permanent vibrant finish that brings the piece to life.

Lindsay’s work has been used to illustrate the innovative Children’s Book “Green Air” written by Jill Morris and published by Greater Glider Productions.

His work has been exhibited all over Australia since 1996 and is continuously exhibited in Maleny, Darwin, Yungabburra and Osaka (Japan).

AWARDS:
ü Award for Excellence for special Exhibit – Australian Craft Show – Sydney
ü Short Listed for Chrichton Award; Wilderness Society Environment Award
ü Children’s Book Council of Australia “Australian Notable Children’s Book”