Rain of Colours

Artist
Tara Rad and Caroline Valenti
Dates
9 Apr—11 May 2025
Gallery Location
Murrurundi

Register Interest

Michael Reid Clay is delighted to welcome the collaborative work of Tara Rad and Caroline Valenti.

Tara Rad is an Australia-based ceramic artist celebrated for her distinctive crackle-glaze vessels and sculptural figures. Over the years, she has refined proprietary glazing techniques, earning recognition in curated exhibitions and prominent craft publications. Drawing on traditional hand-building methods and a contemporary design ethos, her work balances timeless form with innovative finishes—a testament to her commitment to craftsmanship and creative exploration.

Caroline Valenti‘s practice is deeply rooted in the delicate beauty of nature. Each curve and groove tells a story of transformation, much like our own journeys. Inspired by nature’s textures and organic forms, her ceramics practice reflects process, patience, and discovery.

Transitioning from photography, Valenti found solace in the tactile nature of clay, particularly through color. Each vessel is a dialogue between her hands and the earth, where form and texture come together. These pieces presented here remind the artist that even amidst chaos, beauty emerges when we pause, refine, and let light touch the surface of our lives.

Tara Rad and Caroline Valenti are both based in Perth, WA.