Shupiwe Chongwe is a visual artist exploring traditional making practices and intergenerational knowledge. Working predominantly with clay, Shupiwe's practice is grounded in cultural continuity, family lineage and connection to nature.
Informed by her mixed Australian–Zambian heritage, her work reflects an ongoing commitment to preserving and extending ceramic traditions as forms of cultural storytelling. Shupiwe works with various clays and firing methods to produce her pieces, often exploring the intersection between art and function.
Contact Details
Phone: +61 432 815 827
Email: shupiwechongwe@outlook.com
Ceramic raku bowl. Porous and not food safe. Suitable for use as a fruit bowl but not as a serving dish.
Materials
Raku clay and glaze
Dimensions
300 mm diameter
Price/ NFS
$950.00
Ceramic wall sconce.
Materials
Terracotta clay and galvanised wire
Dimensions
350 × 150 mm
Price/ NFS
$980.00
Ceramic wall sconce with aluminium frame and handmade terracotta beads.
Materials
Galvanised wire and handmade terracotta clay beads
Dimensions
250 × 200 mm
Price/ NFS
$1,800.00
Handmade stoneware bubble plates.
Materials
Stoneware ceramic
Dimensions
150–200 mm diameter
Price/ NFS
$55.00 each
Pendant light.
Materials
Raku ceramic, pendant light fittings and fabric cord
Dimensions
150 × 150 mm
Price/ NFS
$600.00
Three-piece ceramic raku wall-mounted sculpture.
Materials
Raku clay and terra sigillata
Dimensions
1000 × 800 mm
Price/ NFS
$1,450.00
Sculptural ceramic bowl.
Materials
Stoneware ceramic
Dimensions
300 mm diameter
Price/ NFS
$900.00
Pendant light.
Materials
Raku ceramic, pendant light fittings and fabric cord
Dimensions
200 × 120 mm
Price/ NFS
$600.00
Handmade terracotta and aluminium table lamp.
Materials
Terracotta ceramic, aluminium and galvanised wire. Lamp fitting included.
Dimensions
400 × 200 mm
Price/ NFS
$1,850.00
Seaweed wall sconce. Includes light fitting for wall mounting.
Materials
Galvanised wire, cotton thread and seaweed
Dimensions
200 × 120 mm
Price/ NFS
NFS