Megan Puls

Megan Puls

Megan Puls is a dedicated studio potter whose journey has taken her from the lush valley edges of a forest to the vast expanse of the ocean. Her latest body of work is a deep exploration of the diverse coastal habitats surrounding her home on the fringes of South East Queensland. Fascinated by the ever-changing landscapes of the shoreline and beyond, Megan translates these environments into her chosen medium—porcelain and clay—allowing her to interpret, inspire, and create with a refined artistic vision. Walking The Loop is an idea shaped by the colours, textures, and forms of the intricate natural world along the Tanglewood Track in Noosa National Park. Drawing from these elements, Megan has crafted a contemporary collection of complementary works—each piece hand-built or wheel-thrown and stoneware-fired. Her unwavering dedication to her practice is evident in her ongoing dialogue with clay and ceramics, capturing the essence of place through form and material.

Selected Exhibitions2022 tweed Regional Gallery - exhibition - Boyde Gallery “HABITAT”2021 Gladson Regional Gallery - Runner up2020 Tweed Regional Gallery - Gold Coast Art Gallery -Border Art Award - Runner Up2020 pre-selected Stanthorpe Regional Gallery Art Award2018 Muswellbrook Art Award - Ceramic winner2017 ‘Mangrove” Solo Exhibition 19 Karen Gallery Gold Coast2017 “All Lands Omnus-Terra”  Gallery 114 Portland USA2016 Invited - one of six Australian Ceramic Artists to Exhibit NCECA  USA2016 Artisan Gallery Brisbane “Objects of Desire” Travelling2015 pre-selected Clunes Ceramic Award2010 Landline Leadlines, Cooloola Regional Gallery, Gympie
2008 Salute, Fusions Gallery, curated by Dr Janet Mansfield, Brisbane (preselected)
2006, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 Ignition, Sunshine Coast Art Award (preselected)
1998, 2002, 2008, 2016, 2018 Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Art Prize (preselected)
2005, 2007, 2014 Alice Craft Acquisition, Alice Springs (preselected)
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Outback Regional Gallery, Winton (preselected)
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2016 Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award (preselected)2003 Gold Coast Conrad Jupiters Art Award (preselected)
2000, 2002 Warwick Regional Art Gallery (preselected)
1998 City Council Gallery, Noumea
1998 The Toowoomba Biennial Acquisitive Award and Exhibition (preselected)Private Collections, Acquisitions2018 The Star Casino commision 32 pieces (VIP rooms} sculptural piece (foyer)Kunura-San, Potter, 6th Generation, Japan, Shino Bowl
Singapore Private Collector, Shino Bowl
Laerkesen, Denmark, Copper Red Platter
Maroochy Shire Council, Maroochydore, Acquisition, Bronze Vessel in FormPan Macmillan Australia, Aboriginal SculpturesToowoomba Grammar Boys School, Deep Forest Diva and Vessel in FormGold Coast Potters Association, Nail of the Moon and Large Shino PlatterDr Janet Mansfield, Billy TeaTrinity Lutheran Award Of Excellence, Acquisition 2000; Vessel in Form, Acquisition 2007; Southern Ice2012 Back to Back Gallery Newcastle, acquisition2012 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville, Acquisition2013 The Medalta International Cup Award, Canada. Acquisition2013 CEO Telstra2013 Clunes Major Sponsor2013 Jan Guy MVA[Sydney] GradDipVisArts[SCA] University Sydney2015 Acquired Gold Coast City Art Gallery2015 Acquired Telstra2015 Ceramic Arts QLD Siliceous Award Judge Damon Moon2016 Southern Downs Regional Gallery Stanthorpe2017 private collection CEO Telstra2017 commission THE Star Casino -Gold Coast Australia [three floors 32 aguired 1 sculpture]Pre-Selected Awards2019 Alice Art Award2017 Art Craft Design Award of Excellence Germany2014 2015 2016 The Medalta International-Award Canada2013 The Medalta International Cup Award Canada2013, 2012, 2010, 2007, 2002,1999, 1998, 2016, 2018 Winner Gold Coast Potters2013 Pre-selected Clunes Ceramic Award2004 International Ceramic Art Award, “The Josephine Ulrick Ceramic Award”2008 Outback Regional Gallery, Waltzing Matilda Art Award
2012, Port Hacking Potters Group, Certificate of Merit
2001, 2004, Capricorn Coast Art Festival2013, 2012, 1999  Trinity Lutheran Award Of Excellence 
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery
2006 Ignition Art Award of Excellence, Sunshine Coast2006 Stanthorpe Arts Festival, Most Outstanding WorkDʼarcy Doyle Art Award, SculptureCairns Regional Gallery, Award 52004, 1998 Caloundra Art Festival2012 Pride of Workmanship, Rotary Club Gold CoastReviewed in both Pottery Australia, Craft Arts International no 85 and Ceramic Technical magazine.2001 - Started Teaching, Gold Coast Potters Association to 2016