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| Fran Marquis-Faulkes
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Porcelain |
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Sculpted |
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Electric |
I graduated in Ceramics and Photography from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in 2000 and completed a Masters in Fine Art at Grays school of Art in Aberdeen in 2005. I have done some projects in hospitals and schools and am currently completing 4 large murals for the International School in Aberdeen. I am also Chair of the Scottish Potters Association Newsletter.
My own recent work relates to natural themes and textures. Porcelain is textured by the landscape: worn wood, leaves, rocks and sometimes found man-made items, are included with printed marks. Recent work with others: a driftwood sculptor and a print-maker has expanded my visual “vocabulary”. I have exhibited in galleries around Scotland including 8 exhibitions with “The Mix” a group of artists who all graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design.
Other photographs: wood memories, winter wonder
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| Hannah McAndrew
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Earthenware |
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Thrown |
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My work is predominantly thrown using red earthenware clay. I use two ancient techniques of decoration on my work – slip trailing and sgraffito. I make functional pots because I enjoy seeing my work being used and enjoyed, all my pieces are created to be useful and at the same time beautiful to look at and to use. I am fascinated and thrilled by constantly developing the skills and techniques of my craft. I am particularly focussed on making pots that are of a very high quality and that perform their jobs to a very high standard. Pottery has the potential to outlast and survive many generations and I believe that as it has this ability it is my duty to use every bit of care and skill that I have available to me when I create something from clay.
My range includes mugs and jugs, plates and bowls, casserole dishes and teapots and so on and I am constantly expanding this. The decoration is based on natural patterns and textures as well as on traditional folk arts from around the world, from pottery, textiles and metal work. I take inspiration from the vegetation around me and my love of the outdoors. Inspiration can come from anywhere and I am always on the look out for new ideas. I also love to create commemorative pieces for special occasions.
www.hannahmcandrew.blogspot.com
Other photographs: Slip trail Harlequin Mug Group, Sgraffito Crazy DAisy Harvest Jug
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| Lucy McAra Neish
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Stoneware |
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Slab-built |
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Electric |
Living on the shores of Loch Fyne, my main inspirations are sealife and boats. Most of my work are hand-built sculptures, mostly slab built. The seal sculptures are created in stoneware and suitable for outdoors. The rest are earthenware, which allows me to use a combination of oxides and brighter coloured glazes. Recently I have started to combine driftwood from the shores of the loch with my boats. This adds a sense of movement and contrasts manmade with nature.
Other photographs: Fishing boat, Whale
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| Graham McVitie
Originally studied Sculpture at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in the early sixties. Introduced to Ceramics by Donald Logie when he began teaching Ceramics as part of the Sculpture Department.
For the past eight years, after a long period teaching, I have spent time in my workshop at Frostineb, making ceramics mostly, pots and some sculpture, tending the garden and doing more or less what I like.
My pots are hand built using a crank mixture clay body. The decoration, modelled in relief, is frequently on botanical themes taken from the garden and local landscapes. I use metal oxide(s) employing a wash-and -wipe technique for added colour and depth and fire the completed works to stoneware temperatures, currently in an electric kiln.
The final pieces are suitable for indoor or out door use; they make ideal Patio or Conservatory pots. They are sturdy pots being weather proof and frost resistant. Freezing temperatures, though, do expand the damp compost in planters which in turn can cause damage. Planters may be brought in for the Winter as a precaution.
Other photographs: Cardoon Pot 100cm tall, Wide brim (snowdrops)
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