CERAMICS
MINIMALIST and DECORATIVE PORCELAIN
PROFILE
CERAMICS
SCULPTURE
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CONTACT
MINIMALIST PORCELAIN
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The work
The work is individually hand thrown using porcelain clay. The form of each
pot is conceived at the time of making resulting in each piece being unique.
The work focuses on two common artefacts: the BOWL, typically low and wide
and the VASE, tall and thin. The function of these vessels is questioned
as they are amalgamated to create the TWIN WALLED FORMS which are essentially
sculptural, having the profile of a vase enclosed with bowl forms. Minimalist
decoration in contrasting black and white is used to reinforce the sense
of ambiguity created in these pieces as the function of both the vase and
bowl are intentionally compromised.
Technical
The work is once fired in a reduction atmosphere to Orton cone 12. The twin
walled forms are hollow and thrown upside down from a single lump of clay.
Decoration is achieved using a sgraffito technique and the fired surface
is finally burnished to create a smooth finish.
DECORATIVE PORCELAIN
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The work
This work is individually hand thrown using porcelain clay and comprises
a range of bowls, vases, plates and fluted forms. The work is labour intensive,
being individually decorated internally and externally with sgraffito geometric
and abstract designs on a blue/black ground before finally gilding with 23
carat gold. Designs are never repeated (except on the large check bowls)
resulting in each piece being distinctively unique. While the work is wholly
contemporary, echoes of styles from ancient cultures is often evident. See below for commissions.
Technical
The work is once fired in a reduction atmosphere to Orton cone 12. The gilding
requires a separate firing.
COMMEMORATIVE PLATES & PLAQUES
Please give as much notice as possible to facilitate your deadlines.
COMMEMORATIVE PLATES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
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Births - Christenings - Marriages - Anniversaries
Plates are available in various sizes, gilded in gold or silver and include
calligraphy and sgrafitto decoration of your choice.
COST: Standard plate (30cm diameter) £80.00 plus £1.50 per character.
HOUSE PLAQUES
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Plaques can be made to any shape or size and incorporate house names or numbers
and
decoration of your choice. Not gilded.
COST: Price of example illustrated (23cm diameter) £75.00.