Jeff Mincham, one of Australia's most prominent and long-established ceramic artists, is known for creating large scale vessels that are reminiscent of archaeological relics. The highly tactile surfaces of these vessels are the result of a unique patination process that Jeff refers to as ‘firing and weathering at the same time'. Carefully considered colours and tones are beautifully resolved and are the end result of an exhaustive range of processes and techniques. Living in the Adelaide hills area, Jeff is surrounded by the events of the natural world and is made constantly aware of its changes, and his work has come to express these experiences. “The colours, moods, textures and events comprise a universe of constant change which retains a seamless, constant identity and provides an inexhaustible source for my forms and their surface treatments. The works are often fired many times to achieve the depth of surface and unique character that they finally attain and many do not survive the journey. However, I have survived a long journey myself to arrive at a point of strong resolution in my work and I conclude that it is the constant struggle that produces the best results.”

Born in Milang, South Australia, Jeff studied at both the South Australian and Tasmanian Schools of Art. He has exhibited in over forty solo shows across Australia, and has shown in the USA, New Zealand, Italy, France, Japan, China and the Netherlands. His ceramics have been widely collected and are represented in all major state and regional galleries in Australia, including the National Gallery of Australia. Jeff's work is also held in many international collections such as the Aberystwyth Arts Centre (Wales), Johnson Collection (USA), Silber Collection (USA), National Gallery of Malaysia, State of Hawaii Public Collection and the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (Taiwan).