I use stoneware clay and typically hand build my work from heavily textured slabs. I like the tension generated between alternating natural and man-made patterns and my work often features a fish motif or repeating fish pattern.
The slab built process lends itself especially well to garden lanterns, bonsai pots and other garden decorations. I also experiment with other techniques such as sculpture and making slip cast forms from my own 3D CAD designs. Recent sculptures have included caricatures of various politicians some of whom have an interactive element.
I am exhibiting from 31st July to 15th August at "The Southern Ceramics Group’s Ceramics Exhibition" at the Bishop’s Kitchen, Chichester Cathedral.
You can also contact me via email at :
nick.ceramics@willowbed-design.co.uk