Large Jug, 56cm High.
Double walled bowl,32cm Wide.
2 Spouted forms,
each 47cm High.
'I make a range of ceramics using red earthenware clays. Although my vessels have
associations with functionality e.g. jugs and coffee pots, it is the sculptural aspect of the
forms that interests me'.
'All
of my work is hand built using a combination of different techniques such
as coiling
and press moulding. During a period of several years I have developed
my own glazes
which produce a dry, matt finish; in combination with metallic oxides
I paint, spray and
sponge these materials onto the surface of the work. By using different
glaze formulas
and firing temperatures, I build up the desired surface texture and colour.
The pieces are often fired several times before I am satisfied with the
results'.
'The
surfaces of my ceramics are inspired by naturally occurring effects, such
as those
found in rock formations. The recent forms have developed through
a study of human and animal gestures'.
DJA-2008
LINKS to Galleries and organizations:-
www.cpaceramics.com
Contempory ceramics
www.ceciliacolmangallery.com
Cecelia Coleman Gallery
www.guildcrafts.org.uk
Guild crafts org
www.axisartists.org.uk
Axis Artists org
www.studiopottery.co.uk
Studio pottery website
www.terraviva.fr
Terra Viva Gallery
www.coventry.ac.uk
Coventry university
www.atticusarts.com Aticus
Arts
All ceramics © David Allnatt, 2008..