50 Shapes of Didi

His solo exhibition is the culmination of Didi Chapman's ceramic work over many years. Titled 50 Shapes of Didi she has taken this chance to continue to explore Sgraffito to new depths. New Dandelion Vessels wth Sgraffito made at her studio in Taupō will only be some of the offerings at this exceptional ceramic event.

Remember when you were a child, gently blowing on a dandelion and making a wish on delicate flight or feathery seeds. “Delight my Dandelion cups and see where the wind takes you”
Didi Chapman was born in the Czech Republic, and recognised early on in her life that art was an important part of her identity. She was specifically attracted to drawing the natural environment using pencil and Indian ink and modelling small sculptures from clay as a child.

Didi’s passion for creative art developed into 20 years as a graphic designer owning a graphic design company in Prague and winning a coveted contract producing the corporate identity for an international insurance company. Moving to Australia in 2003 Didi continued her career as an international graphic designer while attending the National Art School in Sydney learning new art skills such as etching and printmaking. Her passion for drawing with Indian ink continued and she was able to hold a successful solo exhibition in Sydney in 2007 and in the Taupo Museum, NZ in 2015.

She started making pottery again since shifting to New Zealand in 2013 and setting up home in Taupo with her kiwi husband and their two sons.
She is and has been, a full-time potter and ceramic artist for almost a decade. Didi makes both functional and sculptural ceramics from her Quirky Pottery Studio in Taupo and is well known for her Sgraffito and Mishima decorating techniques. She tutors children and adults in pottery classes.