Our products celebrate Tasmanian craftsmanship, embracing nature's imperfections to create unique, irreplaceable pieces.
We aim to craft timeless lights that never go out of style and may one day bearch aeological treasures, showcasing the artistry of the 2020s.
Our process involves trusting the skills of our craftspeople, learning through trial and error, and allowing the making process to help shape the final design.
We want each piece to feel resolved and repeatable, while still leaving room for the subtle quirks and variations that come with making by hand.
Our products celebrate Tasmanian craftsmanship, embracing nature's imperfections to create unique, irreplaceable pieces.
We aim to craft timeless lights that never go out of style and may one day bearch aeological treasures, showcasing the artistry of the 2020s.
Our process involves trusting the skills of our craftspeople, learning through trial and error, and allowing the making process to help shape the final design.
We want each piece to feel resolved and repeatable, while still leaving room for the subtle quirks and variations that come with making by hand.
At We Ponder, we are proud to collaborate with Ian Clare, whose exceptional talent brings our ceramic lighting designs to life. Tasmanian-born Ian began his journey in ceramics as a young boy, accompanying his potter parents on field trips to gather clay.
Trained as an apprentice under Japanese master potter Shigeo Shiga, Ian honed his skills in wedging and throwing clay. Now settled in Cygnet, Tasmania, Ian operates his own studio where his pieces are featured in public and private collections across Tasmania, interstate, and overseas.
Our partnership with Ian is built on a deep appreciation for his craftsmanship and an understanding of his creative process. By fusing We Ponder's design vision with Ian's extensive skill base, we create lighting pieces that are both unique and timeless.
Influenced by his parents' experiments with high-fired stoneware, his training with Shiga, and the Tasmanian coastal environment, Ian's work features beautiful forms that complement our designs. Together, we design pieces that respect his artistic limitations, learning from his extensive trial and error. This collaboration exemplifies our belief that good design involves layering elements to create thoughtful, inviting atmospheres.
At We Ponder, we are delighted to collaborate with Keith Dougall, a skilled artist and maker with over 30 years of experience in the glass medium.
Keith has created numerous works for exhibition and architectural environments, utilising a wide variety of techniques, including slumped, fused, cast, blown, hot-formed, and woven glass.
His expertise enriches our lighting designs with exquisite handblown glass elements. Keith's journey in glass artistry led him to Poatina, Tasmania, where he established the Poatina Arts community and a public access glass studio.
His work in Poatina includes major public art projects and the creation of Australia’s only mobile glass blowing facility, showcasing his dedication to both his craft and his community.
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