Ruby Yu-Lu Yeh is a Taiwanese-Australian ceramic artist based in Meanjin (Brisbane). She utilises both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques to experiment with clay and develops works that are both sculptural and functional. Ruby’s current exploration focus on creating larger work as vessel of an internal dialogue between her Eastern upbringing and Western education.
Ruby is also a student of Urasenke Chado (Japanese tea ceremony) under the guidance of Sensei Tomoko (Soho) White.
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Ruby Yu-Lu Yeh 葉聿儒
Born 1988, Taiwan
Arrived in Australia 2000
Education
The University of Queensland, Bachelor of Environmental Science (First Class Honours), 2010-2013
The University of Southern Queensland, Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Secondary Education), 2015-2016
Publication
2023 The Journal of Australia Ceramic Vol 62 No.1 Theme: Potters Recipes.
"Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation?" (page 83)
"The Perfect Cup of Tea" (page 26)
2022 Ceramic Arts Queensland Quarterly November Bulletin "Ceramic Masterclass with Kwak Kyung-tae"
Group Exhibitions
2023 Echos Group Exhibition at Side Gallery - Brisbane
2023 Tracing Changes Group Exhibition at Modern Times - Melbourne
2023 National Emerging Art Prize Finalist Exhibition - Brisbane
2023 National Emerging Art Prize Finalist Exhibition – Sydney
2023 Ceramic Arts Queensland Siliceous Ceramic Excellence Award Finalist Exhibition – Brisbane
2023 Shiro Oni Anagama Japan Residency Group exhibition - Onishi, Gunma, Japan
2023 Commune at Museum of Brisbane - Brisbane
2023 BrisAsia Pop-Up: Youth with You at Brisbane Quarter Gallery - Brisbane
2022 Qld Artist Group Show - Brisbane
2021 National Emerging Art Prize Finalist Exhibition - Sydney
2021 Hall & Wilcox Emerging Artist Exhibition - Brisbane
2021 KEPK Gallery Interactive Exhibition "What Matters" - Brisbane
2021 Brunswick Street Gallery Small Works Art Prize Exhibition - Melbourne
2020 - 2021 Ceramic Arts Queensland Annual Members’ Exhibition - Brisbane
2020 Biblio Art Prize Online Exhibition
Prizes and Awards
2023 National Emerging Art Prize Finalist
2023 Ceramic Arts Queensland Siliceous Ceramic Excellence Finalist and Highly Commended Award
2023 BrisAsia LIVE Wabi-Sabi $400 Fellowship
2021 National Emerging Art Prize Finalist
2021 Hall & Wilcox People's Choice Award
2020 Ceramics Arts Queensland $100 Student Award
Cross-disciplinary performance
2023 March 31:
VESSEL with Flora Wang (violinist, Dots+Loops) exploring meeting place of violin and ceramics.
2023 February 10:
BrisAsia LIVE residency final performance at Brisbane Powerhouse with Elysha Rei (paper artist), Tenzin Choegyal, Bukhu Ganburged, Momo Hamada, Anthony Garcia, and Sai Eashan Chand.
Residency
North Queensland Potter Association - 26 June - 24 July 2023
Shiro Oni Anagama Residency in Onishi, Gunma, Japan – 25 April to 7 June 2023
BrisAsia LIVE Creative Residency Wabi Sabi at Brisbane Powerhouse - 07 Feb to 10 Feb 2023
Professional Associations
Queensland College of Teachers
Ceramic Arts Queensland
North Queensland Potter Association
Professional Development
2023 October: 4 weeks Wood kiln building workshop (Anja Slapnicar) in Novo Mesto, Slovenia
2023 April: 2 days glaze workshop with Robert Linigen in Gold Coast QLD
2023 January: 1-day wild clay workshop with Larissa Warren in Mount Tambourine QLD
2022 November: 2 days gas firing workshop with Bill Powell in Gold Coast QLD
2022 September: 14 days ceramic masterclass (traditional throwing technique and Onggi technique) with master potter Kwak Kyungtae in Icheon, South Korea
2022 August: 1 day spiral forms masterclass with Bizen potter Kazuya Ishida QLD
2022 July: 3 months Ceramic Materials Workshop online - Understanding Glazes with Matt Katz USA
2022 March: 4 online sessions - Journey to the Moon Jar with Seong Weon Joanne Lee USA
2021 - present: weekly meetup at Clayschool with Ray Cavill & Lisa Russell QLD
2021 March: 4 days anagama wood firing with Suvira McDonald NSW
2021 March: 2 days workshop designing and creating teaware with Rowley Drysdale QLD
2020 July: 12 weeks ceramic course at Brisbane Institute of Arts with Dianne Peach QLD
2018 March: 8 weeks handbuilding course with Bonnie Hislop at Mas & Miek Ceramic House QLD
2017 October: 1 day Introduction to throwing workshop at Mas & Miek Ceramic House QLD
Studio/ Teaching Experience
2023 “All about that Coil” workshop at North Queensland Potters Association
2021 May – 2023 May: Casual hand-building instructor at Mas & Miek Ceramic House
2021 school term 2: Hand-building instructor at Gold Coast Potters Association
2020 Studio Hand at Mas & Miek Ceramic House
Other Experience
2023 Sept: The Australia Ceramics Association Annual General Meeting guest speaker
2021 July: Speaker at Southside Dental Study Group Annual Partner's Dinner
2021 May: Local handmade market organiser - The Sprout Handmade Market
2021 Feb: Speaker for February: Creative Morning x BrisAsia
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I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, Turrbal & Yuggera, on which I work, live, and create. I recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. I pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.