Adelaide SA
Ashley is based in Adelaide, a self-taught ceramic artist and founder of Raw Clay. Inspired by Hallett Cove’s rocky foreshores, she creates textured vessels exploring balance and quiet beauty.
Artworks: 3
Ashley Bastian is a self-taught ceramic artist and the founder of Raw Clay. Her practice is rooted in the meditative rhythm of hand-building, working primarily with the coil method to create vessels that carry a raw, textured presence. Each piece evolves through a process of layering, allowing form and character to build gradually, much like the unfolding of natural landscapes.
Inspired by the quiet beauty of organic forms—stones, the rocky foreshores, and the imperfect symmetry found in nature—Ashley’s work embodies both strength and delicacy, offering a sense of grounding while inviting contemplation.
Working from her home studio while raising two young children, she approaches her practice as an exploration of balance and resilience. Each vessel reflects her intention to weave beauty into the fabric of everyday life.
Awards
-Finalist, The Advertiser Contemporary Art Award, 2025
Publications
-Fleurieu Living Magazine, 2025
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