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Striped Fold IV is part of a series of ceramic vessels that investigate the interplay of lines and the intentional manipulation of clay, pushing it to its limits to expose the inherent tension and dynamic flow in its surface and shape. Throughout the making process the clay is pushed, pulled, compressed and sliced provoke a reaction. The final form is a combination of these making scenarios, translating a theme of duality in its appearance – the contrast of visual distortion and precision, the stillness and movement in form and the surface deception between synthetic and natural.
‘In my parian porcelain pieces, the clay texture and surface have a synthetic appearance after they are fired, questioning whether the material is ceramic. I have exploited this characteristic by layering and blending lines of colour to create a glazed sweet appearance, similar to boiled sugar confectionery.
About the designer
I am drawn to using materials in ways other than their conventional application. My current work explores the language of making through the materiality and physicality of clay. Fascinated by process-led art, I adapt traditional techniques to provoke unanticipated outcomes, using clay as a medium that sustains the narrative of the making process. The resulting forms embody my interaction and manipulation of the clay, and are created from a combination of throwing, hand building and the use of bespoke tools to explore the intrinsic properties of the material.
