The Ceramic Journey of Ashley Thor by Genevieve Morley and Leo Magri - Coromind Issue 33, 2025

Throughout his career, Ashley has drawn inspiration from those he worked alongside – especially Barry Brickell, who became a key influence in his understanding of clay. Over time, ancient ceramic traditions and the work of New Zealand artists such as Graham Fraser, Warren Tippett, and Andrew Van der Putten helped refine his aesthetic. In the 1980s and ’90s, Ashley’s work evolved through colour and brushwork, allowing expressive surface design to emerge as a central focus of his ceramic language.www.coromind.nz