Originally from Puhoi, a small village north of Auckland, Mary relocated to Dunedin in2021 to studt ceramics at the Dunedin School of Art.
Her work is predominately scultural pieces which feature a thick layer of glaze and are oftern fired multiple times. The glazes interact with each other merging and separating to create interesting and unexpected swirls, crackles and drips.
In her studio this year she has been exploring the symbolisim of flowers and their association with both life, death and renewal.
Mary was a finalist in The Portage Ceramic Awards 2023, The Quarry Ceramic Awards 2023 and the ILT Murihiku Art Awards 2024.
She is currently working towards her assessment exhibition which opens in PeaSea Art in Port Chalmers on 15 November.
Artwork
Raging in Red
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
200mm x 200mm x 190mm
$400.00
Multifired Moon Jar, multiple layers of glaze. This piece has been fired 7 times
Twist and Turn
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
220mm x 170mm x 170mm
$450.00
Multifired jar. This has layers of glaze applied at each firing. This piece has been fired 7 times.
Flower Bomb i
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
240mm x 200mm x 200mm
$600.00
An explosion of joy and colour
Green with Envy
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
Vase 170mm x 160mm x 160mm
$400.00
Multifired Moon Jar - this has been fired 8 times
It's Complicated
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramic- Porcelain
200mm x 170mm x 150mm
$500.00
A complex sculpture made up of multiple loops and twirls. Glazed multiple times to encourage dripping and blending of glazes.
Love Cry
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
480mm x 330mm x 330mm
$900.00
Inspired by the images of love in times of conflict. Even in times of war and persecution love grows and flourishes. A quiet defiance.
Resurrection
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
220mm x 200mm x 200mm
$500.00
SOLD
Multifired Moon vessel with flowers
Twist and Shout
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
180mm x 180mm x 170mm
$400.00
Multifired Moon Jar, multiple layers of glaze. This piece has been fired 8 times
Aurora i
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
Vase 180mm x 180mm x 180mm
$400.00
Inspired by the Aurora Australis seen over the Dunedin Harbour
Aurora ii
Mary (Mollie) Schollum
Ceramics
Vase 200mm x 180mm x 180mm
$400.00
Inspired by the Aurora Australis seen over the Dunedin Harbour