Adela Powell

Adela studied the natural sciences and her work reflects a depth of observation of the natural world. Universal patterns, textures, and forms in nature, where science and art are inseparable, were Adela’s constant source of inspiration. She was particularly drawn to fragmentation and erosion, which she attempted to incorporate in her work, allowing fortuitous accidents and influences from the subconscious to enrich the process.

Her coastal or river-themed forms often convey a sense of metamorphosis or disintegration evocative of the corrosive power of the elements. Her objects carry the textural polarity of seashells, both silky smooth and rough.

Her constructed vessel forms use various techniques. Form, surface, and method of making are integrated but an experimental approach is adopted in the handling of materials. Various clays are used, sometimes incorporating other materials (organic and inorganic). The inherent tactile and textural qualities of the clay is enhanced with many layers of oxides, slips, and glazes and fired to 1250 degrees centigrade in an electric kiln.

Adela Powell 14.08.1945 – 02.10.2022

Adela Powell
Coastline Series II AP484Y21
£2,700.00

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y21

Adela Powell
Shell Form II AP484Y27
£1,900.00

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y27

Adela Powell
Coastline Series I AP484Y20
£2,700.00

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y20

Adela Powell
Shell Form I AP484Y26
£1,900.00

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y26

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y31
£595.00

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y31

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y33
£495.00

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y33

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y32
£495.00

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y32

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y39
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y39

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y38
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y38

Adela Powell
Coastline Series V AP484Y24
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y24

Adela Powell
Coastline Series III AP484Y22
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y22

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y44
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y44

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y46
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y46

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y37
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y37

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y41
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y41

Adela Powell
River Bowl AP484Y25
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y25

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y45
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y45

Adela Powell
Coastline Series IV AP484Y23
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y23

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y43
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y43

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y42
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y42

Adela Powell
Coprolite Form AP484Y40
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y40

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y34
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y34

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y30
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y30

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y36
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y36

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y35
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y35

Adela Powell
Can Form AP484Y29
SOLD

PRODUCT CODE:AP484Y29