Malcolm Cooke

Ceramics

Maker Member

Cooke has worked in ceramics for 55 years as a maker and designer and manager of various ceramic workshops. Bendigo Pottery 1970- 72. The Badgers Creek Pottery in Healesville Victoria 1974-79. Cuppacumbalong Studio at Cuppacumbalong Arts Centre. Currently at my studio The Art Shed since 1992. His work is in collections worldwide and has participated in many solo and group exhibitions in Australia and internationally.

Cooke works in thrown forms in many shapes. Currently exploring the technique of carving the surface with file decoration or broad spiral patterns. Some works combine the carving with impressing and multicolour inlay decoration. Some works are glazed in various celadon style glazes and some shino type glazes the work is then wood fired to enhance the form and decoration with flame flashing and soft effect of the ash from the firing bring out the subtle patterns and colour changes in the clay surface.

Online Resources

Website: https://www.malcolm-cooke.com/

cover image: Malcolm Cooke, Large Jar, 2025. Image courtesy of the artisttop image: Malcolm Cooke, Flowers, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist

cover image: Malcolm Cooke, Large Jar, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist
top image: Malcolm Cooke, Flowers, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist