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Shupiwe Chongwe is a Walyalup (Fremantle) raised multidisciplinary artist focusing on creating unique pieces that speak to her love of nature and connection to family and culture.  Shupiwe mainly practices with stoneware clays producing sculptural forms and functional art. She also experiments with terracotta and wild clay, employing traditional methods of firing to produce erratic, unique patterns on ceramic forms.
Shupiwe's journey with ceramics started from a young age, inspired by her father; well known Australian-Zambian ceramicist Njalikwa Chongwe of Zinongo Gallery (Fremantle). Her family connection to the discipline dates back even further, to her great great grandmother who was a practicing potter in Zambia. 

Shupiwe began experimenting with ceramics under the direction of her father, later moving on to study at North Metropolitan TAFE  (Perth, WA)  whilst continuing her own practice from her home studio. She teaches at a range of locations around Boorloo, Perth and runs workshops from her studio. 

Shupiwe's most recent solo exhibition Bedforms  at Pakenham Street Art Space was presented by Cool Change Contemporary and Perth Festival. ​

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