Milton Moon Am

Place: Adelaide

Born: 1926

Death: 2019

Biography:

Milton Moon Am was a distinguished Australian potter, born on October 29, 1926, in Melbourne, Australia. He passed away on September 6, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of exquisite ceramic pieces that showcased his unique style and contribution to the world of pottery.

Early Years and Education

Milton Moon's interest in pottery began in 1950, and he was taught wheel-throwing by Mervyn Feeney, a traditional potter living in Brisbane. He studied painting and drawing at the Central Technical College and then privately with Margaret Cilento from 1949 to 1951.

Career

Moon's career as a potter was marked by numerous achievements and awards. In 1962, he became Senior Pottery Instructor with the Department of Technical Education, Brisbane. He was awarded a Foundation Churchill Fellowship in 1965, which allowed him to study in various countries and represent Australia at the first World Craft Congress, Montreux, Switzerland, in 1966. As a Myer Foundation Geijutsu Fellow, he lived and worked in Japan in 1974. Notable Works Some of Moon's notable works include Yourambulla landscape pot, which is showcased at the Art Gallery of South Australia (Adelaide, Australia). This piece demonstrates his mastery of ceramics and his ability to create unique, Australian-inspired designs.

Awards and Recognition

Moon was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 1984 Queen's Birthday Honours. He was also awarded Life Membership of the South Australian Crafts Council in 1990 and received an Advance Australia Foundation Award in 1992. In 1991, he was accorded a retrospective of his work at the Art Gallery of South Australia, covering a period of thirty-five years.

• In 1993, Moon was a recipient of an Australian Artists Creative Fellowship for a five-year period from 1994 to 1998.
• In 2006, he was conferred an honorary doctorate (DUniv) from the University of South Australia.

Moon's work can be found on https://Wikioo.org, where his biography and notable works are showcased. For more information about Milton Moon Am, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Moon.

Legacy

Milton Moon Am's legacy as a renowned Australian potter continues to inspire artists and ceramic enthusiasts. His unique style and contribution to the world of pottery are a testament to his dedication and passion for his craft. As he once said, "In this, my 'ninetieth year,' over sixty of which I have been a potter, I remain concerned, if a little obsessed, with the challenge of making pots, which although belonging to a ceramic tradition of some eight thousand years or more, are undeniably and uniquely Australian."