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Glebe Rd Summer Open Studio

Posted on 4th July 2017.
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Open Studios weekend!!! Join us on the 15-16th of July from 12-6pm.

I will be exhibiting the work I made in the residency in Japan as well as some new work inspired by this amazing journey.
You will also be able to browse and buy ceramics directly from 12 ceramic artists based at Glebe Road Studios. The visitor will have the opportunity to talk to the artists and designers about their work. Their will also be demonstrations of techniques and budding makers will be given the chance to have a go on the potter’s wheel.

Ceramic Residency with Megumu Horiuchi

Posted on 4th July 2017.
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A few highlight from my residency in Osaka, Japan. It was a great journey and ceramic experience! Megumu Horiuchi, a wonderful master ceramicist, shared many different Japanese techniques with us and showed us the amazing arts and ceramics from Osaka, Kyoto and Shigaraki. I loved Japan!!!!

: Studio residency Osaka with Megumu Horiuchi

: Studio Osaka

: Raku Firing

: Dogu pieces ready for smoke firing

: In Kyoto with artist Masako Yasuki

: Osaka

: Osaka

: Koyasan

: Fusimi Inari shirne

: Kyoto with Diane, Masako and Keita

: Pieces for the exhibition in Osaka

: shigaraki clay bed

: Shigaraki

: Shigaraki residency

: Hive kiln

Ceramic residency in Japan

Posted on 24th March 2017.
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Exciting ceramic adventure in Osama, Japan! Over the next month I will be sharing in this blog my Japanese experiences, especially ceramic ones! I will attempt to immerse myself in the culture and meet friends and new people!

Keep en eye on this blog and don’t hesitate to write comments, they are always welcome!

Toby Jug Punks in progress!

Posted on 25th September 2016.
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I am working on a collection of small Toby jugs inspired by stylish, inventive and rebellious punk rockers!

The collection will grow over the year and will be on display over the winter in various locations. Keep in eye on this blog for more updates!

Niccolo Dell’Arca-Compianto

Posted on 25th September 2016.
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On the first day of my recent trip to Italy, I went to see this intense and dramatic group of life size terracotta figures in Santa Maria della Vita, in Bologna. The figures are the work of Niccolo dell’Arca from circa 1463. The group depicts the Madonna, the three Marys, John the Apostle and Joseph of Aremathea mourning and grieving over the dead body of Jesus.

I found this work very moving, there is so much passionate action and expression displayed in their bodies, faces and hands; it’s as if the figures could burst into life any minute.