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I first encountered clay when I was a small child, and whilst studying for my degree in industrial design and furniture design at Ravensbourne College of Art in London (1970-1973) was able to spend time in the ceramics department. On finishing college I helped set up a pottery in Scotland making thrown domestic stoneware. I opened my first studio in Kent in 1975, making mainly sculptural pieces. My current studio is in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
I make thrown and hand-built pieces in oxidised stoneware fired to 1280°C, using combinations of matt and semi-matt glazes and coloured clays, built up in layers prior to firing to create textural surfaces in a range of pastel shades and some stronger colours. Some surfaces are ground back to reveal the intricate patterns within the structure. Wax resist is used extensively to create patterns and to isolate the glaze layers during application. I also work in bronze and some stone, in addition to ceramics.
I have exhibited regularly in group exhibitions and one-man shows since 1975 in Britain and abroad.
2022 – Excess- themed group show at Schaller Gallery, USA
2022 – 36 vases exhibition. Terra Gallery, Delft, Holland
2022 – One person show Contemporary Ceramics Gallery, London, UK
2022 – Colour, ceramic in all colours Keramiekcentrum Tiendschuur Tegelen, Holland
2020 – Featured in the book “Why do we need Art by Michael Rosen and Annmarie Young. Published by Wayland books.
2020 – One person show at Terra Gallery, Delft, Holland
2019 – The spirit of porcelain, 2019 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Biennale, China
2019 – One person show Contemporary Ceramics Gallery London
Winner of the sculpture prize at the Oldenburg Ceramic Fair, Germany
2018 – One person show at Gallery Life Seeding, Taipei, Taiwan
2017 – One person show at the Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan
Honorable mention GICB2017 International Ceramics competition, Korea
Sculpture in the Garden at Urchfont Manor UK
2014 – One person show at the Stour Gallery, Shipston on Stour, UK
2014 – One person show at Contemporary Ceramics Gallery, London, UK
2014 – Dual show at Galerie Du Don, France
2014 – Guest Artist in Residence at Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan
2013 – Major one person exhibition at Rufford Craft Centre Gallery, Nottinghamshire, UK
2012 – Major bronze commission for private client
2012 – Guest International Artist in Residence at The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, USA
2011 – Major commission to produce ceramic pieces for the Gold Medal winning Monaco Garden, Chelsea Flower Show
2010 – Exhibition at Galerie Du Don, France
2009 – Guest Artist at International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemét, Hungary
2008 – Invited on teaching tour of South Africa
2008 – One person exhibition of ceramics and bronzes at Cymroza Gallery, Mumbai, India
2007 – Teaching at JJ School of Art, Mumbai, India
2007 – Major one person show of clay, metal and stone at Rufford Art Gallery, UK
2005 to 2006 – Continued to have regular one person and joint exhibitions internationally
2004 – Major Arts Council award for research
2004 -Exhibited bronze sculptures at the Royal Academy, London
2002 – Purchase Award, the 2002 International Orton Cone Box Show, USA
2002 – Winner of silver medal at XVIII International Biennial of Ceramic Art, Vallauris, France
2000 – Winner of the Pot d’Or at Keramisto, Holland
1999 – Elected member of the Academy of International Ceramics
1996 – Winner of the INAX Design Prize, INAX Corporation, Japan
1995 – Awarded funding by South East Arts for travel and research in Japan
1993 – Employed as consultant by the charity Project Ploughshare on a project to set up a pottery in in Ethiopia
1992 – Lecture and workshop tour of New Zealand and Australia supported by the British Council
1990 – Awarded travelling scholarship by South East Arts to study in Egypt
Awarded Award of Merit, Fletcher Challenge International Ceramics Competition, New Zealand
1989 – Elected to the Council of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain
1976 – Elected Fellow of Craft Potters Association of Great Britain
My work is featured in the following publications
Major article in New Ceramics Magazine by Will Farmer 2020
Major article in Ceramic Review 2016
New Ceramics Magazine, Article by Wolfgang Lösche, June 201
The New Ceramics Throwing by Richard Phethean, published by A&C Black, 2012
Contemporary British Studio Ceramics by Annie Carlano, published by Yale University Press, 2010
Slab Techniques by Ian Marsh and Jim Robison, published by A&C Black, 2010
The Art of Ceramic Decoration, published by Uitgever, 2009
500 Ceramic Sculptures published by Lark Books, 2009
BBC Homes & Antiques Magazine, Antiques of the Future article, April 2009
Klei Magazine. Article in Issue 6, 2008
Ceramics Art and Perception, Article in Issue 71, 2008
Firing by David Jones, published by Crowood Press, 2007
The Shell, A World of Decoration and Ornament by Ingrid Thomas, published by Thames and Hudson, 2007
The Teapot Book by Steve Woodhead, published by A&C Black, 2005
Neue Keramik. Article in Issue 3/04, 2004
Ceramic Review. Article in Issue 203, 2003
Antiques Price Guide by Judith Miller, published Dorling Kindersley, 2003
The Potter’s Guide to Ceramic Surfaces by Jo Connell, published Quarto, 2002
Ceramics Mastering the Craft by Richard Zakin, published Krause Publications, 2001
The Art of Handbuilt Ceramics by Sue Bruce, published Crowood Press, 2000
Neue Keramik. Article in Issue 11, 1999
The Complete Practical Potter by Josie Warshaw, Annes Publishing, 1999
Hand Formed Ceramics by Richard Zakin, published by Chilton, 1995
Throwing Pots by Phil Rogers
Ceramics Monthly, article in November 1993
Ceramic Sculpture by Ian Gregory, published by A & C Black, 1993
Ceramic Review. Article in Issue No 138, 1992
The Complete Potter – Glazes by Emmanuel Cooper, published by Batsford, 1992
Ceramics Art & Perception. Article No 6, 1991
Ceramic Form by Peter Lane, published by Collins, 1988
Ceramic Review. Article in Issue 109, 1988
Studio Ceramics by Peter Lane, published by Collins, 1983
Studio Porcelain by Peter Lane, published by Pitmans, 1980
Author of Resists and Masking Techniques in Ceramics for A&C Black. ISBN No 0-7136-3747-1
Collections
My work is held in many private and public collections including:
Keramion Museum, Germany
Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Köln, Germany
Ballantyne Collection, UK
Die Neue Samlung Museum, Munich, Germany
Burnley City Art Gallery, UK
Norwich Museum, UK
Stoke on Trent City Museum, UK
INAX Corporation collection, Japan
Museum for Moderne Keramik, Germany
Buckinghamshire County Museum, Aylesham, UK
Leamington Spa Museum, UK
Museum Ariana, Switzerland
Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear Museums, UK
Ichon World Ceramic Center, Kyonggi Province, Korea
International Ceramics Museum of Maroussi, Athens
University of Kansas, USA.
Hanhyanglim Gallery & Jay Collection, Republic of Korea
Museo Nacional de Ceramica Gonzalez Marti, Valencia, Spain
4th piece purchased in 2011 by Neue Samlung Museum, Munich
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, Texas, USA
Nottingham City Museum, UK
State Art Collection, The Republic of Ireland
Yingge Ceramic Museum, Yingge, Taiwan.
My work is represented on the Crafts Council index of selected members.
My studio is open at any reasonable time, by appointment.