Inspired by an avid interest in 20th century English decorative arts tradition Irena Sibrijns creates exquisite, and entirely unique, ornamental and functional pieces with equal enthusiasm.
Using a wide variety of decorating techniques such as wax and latex resist, slip trailing and sgraffito Irena creates unique and elaborate patterns and pictures on her thrown and hand-built work, often featuring natural forms. Slips saturated with stains and oxides allow her to form a process similar to painting on canvas, where building up and layering each image allows the work to portray its very own individual look and character.
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“The origins of [clay] lie in the enduring rock beneath our feet. The processes of firing that a potter uses to complete their work replicate some of the monumental forces which create and erode the matter of the universe.”
“Sometimes I make simple useful things, on other occasions my work is less straightforward, challenging the user to negotiate with an unexpected pot to do an ordinary job.”
Ant & Di Edmonds’ present work has been developed over the past six years. All the pots are coiled by Ant and subsequently pinched, scraped and beaten into shape. The decoration is applied by hand – a full time occupation for Di – between coiling sessions for Ant. The monochromatic designs and abstract patterns are drawn and adapted from many sources including Pueblo Pottery of New Mexico. USA and 1960s Op Art. Each of this couples’ magnificent vessels are dazzling accomplishments embodying the culmination of skill, passion and time.
David Binns’ carved and glazed ceramic forms evolve through an intimate and intuitive engagement with clay, involving both accident and control. Whilst drawing (indirect) inspiration from colours and shapes found in the natural landscape. David’s practice is shaped by a deep respect of the fundamental principles of Japanese aesthetics.
Paul Wearing presents a body of work that showcases the recent developments in his approach to form and surface. Symmetrical Ellipses have evolved and are contrasted with the dynamic Tilt Ellipse.
As the close of another year approaches, we celebrate our wonderful CPA members with a seasonal showcase of their work. From functional to sculptural and everything in between, our annual group exhibition offers a carefully curated selection of work for all tastes and all budgets.