Award-winning artist, Ashraf Hanna works with the vessel to explore relations between profile, line, and space. Using a process of handbuilding, and working with colour and texture, Hanna examines the juxtaposition of sharp lines and soft curves. Lines in Motion brings together a collection of new work with an emphasis on the bowl-form.
“I have been enjoying exploring a new series of undulating bowls both in form and colour within the aesthetics of my work, minimalist clean lines that evolve and draw the eye to follow the movement in these exploratory shapes. There are new designs and colour combinations in my Cut and Altered series where I aspire to examine changing design dynamics through limited but carefully considered cuts and interventions. I also develop my interest in scale and how it influences our relationship with objects, there will be some of the largest vessels have I made on show as well as some of the smallest!” Ashraf Hanna 2021
“Through my education, practice and persistence I have developed a unique method with an aim of utilising the versatility of clay to its potential.”
“My making process is a daily repetition in a calm and quiet place. My work is a reflection of thoughts and sensibility in these moments of making.”
“I am wary of having a formula, thinking I have cracked the code… The feeling of satisfaction is surely my enemy. I need to stay focused on trying to create work that has real freedom in it, freedom from materials, method or mentality.”
“Central to my work is the concept of the vessel: creating associations with sharing, ritual and celebration, reminders of our humanity, our history and connection with nature.”