Exhibitions & Shows

I shall be selling a range of decorative fine bone china at the following events:

23rd & 24th March - Artist & Designer Fair. The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton.  www.paviliongardens.co.uk

27th & 28th April - Showing Off with The Shropshire Guild. The Harley Centre, Ludlow. www.shropshireguild.co.uk

4th-6th May (Bank Holiday) - Calke Abbey Craft Show. Calke Abbey, Derby. www.easternevents.com

15th & 16th June (14th Private View) - Contemporary Designer-Makers Fair. Highgate Gallery, London. www.hlsi.net/gallery

Bone China Decorative Bowls

Combining the old with the new.

I have recently completed my first commission which has inspired a new collection of work.

'Nastashia's Collection' 2013, bone china butterfly & moth tiles, mounted on painted wood.

This commission 'Natashia's Collection' has taken the ideas of an older project 'Curious?', 2011 and displayed the concept in the same manor as my recent 'tile collection series'.

Collection33, 2012. Part of Tile Collection Series.

'Collection33' 2012 is made up of bone china tiles which have a glazed circle. Some of the tiles also have the addition of either copper wire or fine silver wire. All are inscribed with a number which represents the glaze used.

Curious?, 2011. Detail.

Intrigued by Cabinets of Curiosities I created a hoard of bone china curios to create 'Curious?'. Hundreds of butterflies, moths, and keys were displayed in a locked Victorian jewellery box, and the viewer was provided with the key and a antique magnifying glass.

'Nastashia's Collection' 2013. Detail.

I want to use these butterfly images further, built on them with colour and other details to create an intriguing pattern. I plan to first use my bowls as a surface to explore this concept with.

Natashia's Collection, 2013. Detail.

As any maker will say, with their concept the possibilities are endless, and I have believed this also, but this work has really encouraged me. I am excited about my future projects and am eager to see where my work and concepts lead.

Natashia's Collection, 2013. Detail.

ICADF

The Islington Contemporary Art & Design Fair (ICADF) is currently under way with the first weekend of four just finishing.

I am very excited about exhibiting in the forth week of the event, starting with the opening night on Friday 26th October. The following Saturday and Sunday are free and open to the public, but if you would like to visit the preview evening then please don't hesitate to get in touch. I still have a few tickets left and each ticket admits two.


As well as ceramics, week four will show furniture, glass, and product design.

I will be showing 'My Collection' which I exhibited at New Designers, as well as my very latest work.

Loughborough University stand New Designers 2012. 'My Collection' wall mounted bone china tiles (far right).

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New Listings!!

I have three new listings on Etsy today, please take a look and don't be afraid to ask any questions or even make me an offer! Visit my shop by clicking on www.etsy.com/shop/ConceptualCeramics

Detail of Mounted Bone China Tile with Grey Glaze. Available through etsy.com or by contacting me directly.

 

Bone China & Sterling Silver Earrings. Available through etsy.com or by contacting me directly.

Mounted Bone China Tile with Mustard Glaze. Available through etsy.com or by contacting me directly

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Artist Seeks Commission!

I am now taking commissions of any size. Whether you are looking for something to decorate your home or a unique gift for someone - Christmas won't be long! I'm sure someone is counting down the days somewhere...

I make a variety of products from big to tiny, all of which come with a range of price tags. Most of my work can be seen on my other posts on this blog or at my Etsy Shop which I add too weekly.

I design and make all my work with care and enjoyment in the lovely Stoke-on-Trent, and post anywhere in the UK. I will also post internationally.

Any questions then please do ask. A commission does not mean something expensive but something which is exactly what you want!

Hand painted watercolour. Available framed. Please contact me for more details. Larger versions are available to view and buy on Etsy.

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