Gaby Snyman was born and raised in Paarl. In 1982 Snyman graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Stellenbosch. In 2010 she started working in clay under the tutelage of Kim Sacks. Snyman has been mentored by John Shirley for the past 12 years.
Her work revolves around the exploration of balance between spontaneity and control. Using coloured porcelain in the agateware style, she creates movement on a static vessel.
In the throwing process, the coloured patterns integrate becoming the form itself rather than a surface decoration. Snyman is intrigued by the infinite possibilities and transformative qualities of clay.
Part of HIGHVELD CERAMICS: CURATED.