Path and Inspiration
I can still remember touching clay for the 1st time at school.Always been interested in the Space Race and the Moon so when I learnt about moon jars - I was hooked. Am inspired by both the Korean Moon Jar and Japanese ceramics- I fascinated by the both the discipline and their freedom of expression.My concern for the ecological impact of pottery on the environment hs motivated my exploration of botanical contact printing on ceramic surfaces.Process and Practice
I work in my studio shed at home, handbuilding (pinching & coiling), using moulds as support for larger pieces.
I love the whole process of coiling, joining & smoothing clay- totally absorbing. I smoke fire and raku fire. I am currently experimenting with botanical contact printing on to the ceramic surface.I bisque to 1000oC, earthenware to 1040oC. I use studio white earthenware & White St Thomas for larger pieces.
