New work update...

A couple of pictures of the first new piece ready for its bisque firing. Everything seems to be holding together so fingers crossed! Now I just need to decide how to colour it..

 

It has a feeling of roller coasters, architcture and textiles and by working with pre made component parts, it has gradually evolved rather than following to a detailed drawing which is how I have worked in the past. It's much more organic and enjoyable working like this and hopefully the next few pieces I have in mind will go as successfully.

New work for Potfest in the Pens 2014

Above images: wall mounted pieces under construction

 

 

 

Above images: large free standing piece under construction

I'm taking part in this year's Potfest in the Pens show for the first time. It's a well established ceramics only exhibition and selling show that's held in a cattle shed in the Lakes! There are about 130 ceramicists taking part and it's over three days in the beginning of August. It's very well known and buyers come from all the world to buy and collect so I'm really hoping it goes well.

I've decided to create a whole new body of work for this and I've already started work on some pieces, see the photos. They are developments of my lace technique but including more architectural elements so I'm looking at building structures, towers as well as medieval textile forms and patterns.

I'm going to make some wall mounted peices and some large free standing ones, hopefully they will stand out a little from the other work on show which is mainly functional work.

Keep checking the blog for more photos of the work in progress!