Ruthanne Tudball and Jeremy Steward each have longstanding careers in ceramics creating work that feels organic and holds an earthy authenticity. Jeremy wood fires and salt glazes his work while Ruthanne is renowned for her soda glaze firing, both resulting in rich, layered surfaces.
Working from the renowned Wobage workshop in rural Herefordshire, Jeremy Steward is inspired by the soft fluidity of the materials themselves — clay on the wheel, slip and raw glaze. His work is often decorated by using wooden roulettes and stamps to impress deeply textured patterns into the freshly thrown forms.
Based in Norfolk, Ruthanne Tudball has welcomed the way that sketching, and life drawing in particular, has trained her eye, helping to develop the sense of form she translates into her ceramic art. Ruthanne’s functional pieces are assembled and manipulated while wet, capturing the soft organic quality of clay.
Don’t miss the chance to collect a piece from this beautiful collection of new works by two highly influential makers.
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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.