Kim Schoenberger has found in the medium of clay a natural affinity within the exploration of form and texture, grounded in ancient civilizations, holding a strong and continuing connection with the earth.

Within her current work, particularly the awarded 'Unearthed Series' she continues to explore ancient shapes, vessels and functional forms, and detailed carved decoration, heavily influenced from the Minoan period.

Yet Kim brings to this work her own individual and contemporary experience - each of the pieces sits comfortably within our own modern culture.

Ancient symbols resonate in the work her repeated use of spirals - takes us on a journey to the centre of our souls - making deep connections with all people at an intimate and universal level.

Symbols and rituals re-appear and re-connect us all together. Surfaces of hand carved, Kim undertakes private individual commissions whilst her studio work finds homes amongst discerning ceramic collectors, represented in private collections in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Great Britain, USA and Japan. scored, rubbed and gilded, patinated decoration upon perfect expressions of form.

Her previous life experiences naturally appear within the subtle layers of her work.

She is frequently recognised and awarded for the depth and skill of her contemporary practice and now finds new expression in her mixed media works.

Works in the 'Expressions of Love' series use humble collected recycled materials that access and draw upon precious memories, using skills and techniques of craft handed down from her parents and grandparents generations, in a contemporary art form.

And, works in the 'Discarded' series, feature in Kim's most recent project ARTIST BY ARTIST collaboration between ABC Open and Queensland Arts Council commemorating the 50th anniversary of Qld Arts Council, 2011. Where 20 Queensland based artists were challenged to produce video stories capturing the creative forces that drive their fellow artists. Captured beautifully Kim's story reveals her motivations behind why she chooses to utilize a variety of recycled and salvaged materials to transform into unique sculptures, bringing new life to old.

In addition, an image of Kim's work was included in the prestigious US book 500 Pitchers' published by Larks Books in 2006. One of twelve finalists in the 2003 National Graduate Exhibition at Fusions Gallery in Brisbane and received graduate awards; Adv Dip Ceramics 2002 and Cert II Art 2000. She has been in nearly 40 group and 5 solo shows since 2000.

Kim undertakes private individual commissions whilst her studio work finds homes amongst discerning ceramic collectors, represented in private collections in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Great Britain, USA and Japan.