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 Contemporary Irish Ceramics 

Celtic Range

Celtic Range

This range is available to order from summer 2015 and commission colours are available. The Wickerman, Belfast, NI

Utilitarian Ceramics

Utilitarian Ceramics

Functional pottery is the backbone to any studio. We make a range of simple, striking eating vessels to order.

Celtic Warriors

Celtic Warriors

Stoneware sets inspired by Irish folklore, landscape and heritage. The Wickerman, Belfast NI

Commission Work

Commission Work

Oden's Ravens Earthenware Clay with Metallic Glaze 1060'c

Celtic Colours

Celtic Colours

Colour should be celebrated!

Process

Process

Results from bisque firing of celtic warriors Stoneware, 900-1000'c

Glaze Experiments

Glaze Experiments

Contemporary Ceramics is the art of experimentation. Finding the limits of the materials is key to understanding the subject. Concept without skill is futile.

The Balance of Nature

The Balance of Nature

Fibonacci inspired stoneware tile with slip-cast porcelain vessels. R-Space Gallery, Lisburn

Bloom

Bloom

Stoneware clay thrown and altered vessel. Inspiration from Fibonacci and my love of the Irish coastline.

Fibonacci Experiments

Fibonacci Experiments

Experimenting with form, colour and texture. Exploring the Fibonacci code and Penrose tiling found in grasses.

Urchin Bloom

Urchin Bloom

Stoneware hand-built vessel inspired by natural growth, sea-life and coastal textures.

Fibonacci Flowers

Fibonacci Flowers

Installation of porcelain and stoneware clay flowers designed using the Fibonacci pattern found in all natural growth. Form Sculptural Exhibition 2015

Flow

Flow

Experiment with porcelain clay, fabric textures and movement.

My Coffee Mug

My Coffee Mug

I never had a need for handles!

Ceremonial Vessel

Ceremonial Vessel

Thrown earthenware with amber glaze. Inspired by the Pagan water ceremony. University of Ulster Degree Show 2014

Glaze Experimentation Continues

Glaze Experimentation Continues

Inspiration comes from Emmanuel Coopers love of electric firing, experimentation and unique glaze effects using heatwork

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