Andrena Smith has a down to earth approach to her pottery and wire sculptures. Her inspiration comes from everyday life as a grazier at Nyngan in Central Western New South Wales, where the space, hues and textures of the Australian bush inspire the fluid shapes and glazes in her works.
Andrena is resourceful - using whatever material is available - most of it is recycled!
Her readiness to experiment with other mediums provides another dimension to her works. Mediums include old fencing wire, electrical wire, corrugated iron, stainless steel, woven mesh and clay.
Andrena's works have been exhibited as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival in the Newland Gallery at Port Adelaide. She also exhibits in her garden and surrounding bushland, which has become and outdoor gallery for the display of her works.