pots about travel
east berlin
East Berlin is a coiled piece which is part of a series of works made following visits abroad. It is made from white earthenware clay, which stands approximately 30 cm high and 20 cm in diameter. It is carved with images of the eastern block style architecture seen in parts of Berlin. The piece has then been indented with pattern and fired to 1160 c. Coloured glaze has been rubbed into the carving and wiped away, as well as being painted on to the surface area before being fired to 1080 c. Coloured enamels, gold and mother-of-pearl lustres and enamel transfers made using photographs taken from a visit to Berlin, have then been applied to some areas of the outside and fired again to 800 c. When the glazing process has been completed, small objects and enamel badges bought back from the trip have been glued to the piece. This piece is intended as a 3-D postcard following the visit. This piece has been exhibited in the Victoria Art Gallery Bath.
It is named, signed and dated by the artist January 2017.
Price £550
It is named, signed and dated by the artist January 2017.
Price £550
russia
Russia is a coiled piece which is part of a series of works made following visits abroad. It is made from white-earthenware clay, which stands approximately 30 cm high x 20 cm in diameter. It is carved with images and logos seen in Russia. Ceramic cherubs have been made in a press mould and are attached with slip which represent old Russia before the revolution. The piece has then been indented with pattern and fired to 1160 c. Coloured glaze has been rubbed into the carving and wiped away, as well as being painted on to the surface area before being fired to 1080c. Coloured enamels, gold lustre, mother-of-pearl lustres and enamel transfers made using photographs taken from a visit to Russia in the winter, have then been applied to some areas of the outside and fired again to 800c. When the glazing process has been completed, small objects, glass beads and enamel badges bought back from Russia have been glued to the piece. This piece is intended as a 3-D postcard following the visit. This piece has been exhibited at the Contemporary Ceramics Centre London 2017. It is named, signed and dated by the artist January 2017. (stolen from CCC)
cuba
Cuba is a coiled piece which is part of a series of works made following visits abroad. It is made from white St Thomas clay, which stands approximately 50 cm high x 20 cm in diameter including the lid. It is carved with applied ceramic roses which were made separately in a handmade press mould and attached to the piece with slip. The piece has then been indented with pattern and fired to 1160c. Coloured glaze has been rubbed into the carving and wiped away, as well as being painted on to the surface area before being fired to 1080c. Coloured enamels, gold lustre and mother-of-pearl lustres and enamel transfers made using photographs taken from a visit to Cuba, have then been applied to some areas of the outside and fired again to 800c. When the glazing process has been completed, small objects, glass beads, nails and wire have been glued to the piece. This piece is intended as a 3-D postcard following the visit.
It is named, signed and dated by the artist January 2017
Sold Newbridge arts trail 2022
Cuba is a coiled piece which is part of a series of works made following visits abroad. It is made from white St Thomas clay, which stands approximately 50 cm high x 20 cm in diameter including the lid. It is carved with applied ceramic roses which were made separately in a handmade press mould and attached to the piece with slip. The piece has then been indented with pattern and fired to 1160c. Coloured glaze has been rubbed into the carving and wiped away, as well as being painted on to the surface area before being fired to 1080c. Coloured enamels, gold lustre and mother-of-pearl lustres and enamel transfers made using photographs taken from a visit to Cuba, have then been applied to some areas of the outside and fired again to 800c. When the glazing process has been completed, small objects, glass beads, nails and wire have been glued to the piece. This piece is intended as a 3-D postcard following the visit.
It is named, signed and dated by the artist January 2017
Sold Newbridge arts trail 2022
china
China is a coiled piece which is part of a series of works made following visits abroad. It is made from white-earthenware clay, which stands approximately 30 cm high x 20 cm in diameter. It is carved with images and logos seen in China. Ceramic lizards have been made in a press mould and are attached with slip which represent the Chinese dragon. The piece has then been indented with pattern and fired to 1160 c. Coloured glaze has been rubbed into the carving and wiped away, as well as being painted on to the surface area before being fired to 1080c. Coloured enamels, gold lustre, mother-of-pearl lustres and enamel transfers made using photographs taken from a visit to China, have then been applied to some areas of the outside and fired again to 800c. When the glazing process has been completed, small objects, glass beads and enamel badges bought back from China are contained inside or have been glued to the piece. This piece is intended as a 3D postcard following the visit. This piece has been exhibited at the 'ICE 'gallery Bath December 2017.
It is named, signed and dated by the artist January 2017. (sold)
It is named, signed and dated by the artist January 2017. (sold)
