David Usher

Dr. David Usher is a Lecturer in Ceramics at the University of Southern Queensland, School of Creative Arts. He holds a Master of Visual Arts (2006) and a Doctor of Creative Arts (2025) from USQ. His research focuses on reinterpreting the Australian landscape through ceramics and painting, emphasizing practice-led methodologies. Usher has exhibited nationally and internationally since 1988, with notable exhibitions including 'Magic Mountain' (2023), 'Landscape: Notions of the Spook' (2023), and 'Moree, Mehi After the Flood' (2022).

His teaching includes ceramic courses such as VIS1010, VIS2010, and VIS3010, alongside supervising Honours and Master’s candidates. Usher’s work explores themes of nostalgia, environmental engagement, and material transformation, often combining traditional ceramic techniques with contemporary artistic practices. He has collaborated in group exhibitions such as 'Fragile States' (2021) and 'An Australian University Printmaking Exchange' (2023), showcasing interdisciplinary approaches to art.

While no specific scientific awards are listed, Usher’s contributions to contemporary landscape art and ceramic innovation are reflected through his extensive exhibition record and academic engagements. His practice bridges creative research with pedagogy, fostering student development in 3D foundations and ceramic artistry.