I am a ceramic artist working in South Devon.
My studio is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, a quiet space to develop my practise. I make vessels with a timeless simplicity, inspired by the organic world and the ancient potters who remained closely attuned to their natural environment.
I hold an MA in Ceramics from the Royal College of Art, London. Prior to this, I gained a first class BA in Ceramics from West Surrey College of Art and Design. I was awarded a Crafts Council setting-up grant, and my ceramics have been featured in exhibitions worldwide. Today, I continue to extensively research ceramic glazes and surfaces to highlight the forms and textures.
Process
The vessels are hand-built from red, black and white stoneware clay, using the coil and pinch methods. Each coil is finely pinched out before a further is added, in a rhythm that creates a distinct pattern. I use simple, wooden tools to slowly expand the form from the inside.
I coat the vessel surface with thin layers of slip and glaze. The pattern left by the pinching process is accentuated as the glaze pools into hollows. The colours are subtle, with flashings of vibrant colour, all to be found within nature’s palette. Each piece is fired several times until a particular quality of colour and texture is achieved.
Clay has a memory. Every mark and impression made in the soft material is preserved in the finished piece. The intimate making process remains.
Exhibitions – Previous 5 years
Summer Exhibition, 2020, Devon Guild of Crafts
Artizan Gallery , 2021, 3D Sculpture Studio
New Ashgate Gallery, 2021, Autumn Craft Collection
Devon Open Studios, 2021, Devon Artist Network
‘MAKE’ Christmas Exhibition 2021, Devon Guild of Crafts
‘Linear expression’, Gallery57, Arundel, 2022
‘The Curators View – June 22’, Bevere Gallery, Worcester
‘FRESH!’, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, 2022
‘Blue’ , Gallery57 , Arundel, 2022
Summer Show ’22, MAKE Southwest
Winter Craft Collection, New Ashgate Gallery, 2022
New Members Show, Contemporary Ceramics Centre, London, 2023
Summer Show ’23, MAKE Southwest
Maker Showcase, MAKE Southwest, 2023
Bircham Gallery, Holt, Norfolk. 2024
‘Landmarked’ , Gallery57, Arundel. 2024
Professional Bodies Membership
Selected full member of the Craft Potters Association
Selected member of the Crafts Council Directory of Makers
Selected full member of MAKE Southwest.
Awards
Crafts Council Setting-up grant
Royal Over-Seas League RCA Ceramics & Glass Award 1985
Awarded Devon Open Studios Bursary, 2020
Winner of The Charlotte Fraser Ceramics & Glass Prize 2022
Press
‘The Times’, ‘Arts Review’, ‘Vogue’, ‘Bedminster Matters’ magazine, Sotheby’s catalogue, ‘La Creativite Britannique’, The Royal Over-seas League, ‘Handbuilt Ceramics’ – Jane Waller (1990).
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