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View Image Gallery Claire Palastanga(Full member)
Tel: +44 (0)7764815149 Email: Web: www.clairepalastanga.com
Artist's StatementInspired by nature, particularly horse chestnuts and conker shells, I have always been fascinated by the beautiful flowing curves found within these forms and also the contrasts of the mass of vicious spikes protruding from the outside combined with a rich, luscious, soft and velvety interior. I am intrigued by the way in which the Horse Chestnut form hovers above surfaces, dancing in the air, balancing on its sharp spikes, when knocked or touched it gracefully tumbles repositioning itself. The spikes represent a protective barrier to the form. The forms themselves are vessels distorted and torn intuitively, beautiful, curvaceous and fluid, conveying a simple feminine sensuality, occasionally adorned with protective thorns. The interiors in contrast are rich, shiny and reflective sometimes using gold, silver and copper leaf in contrast with the white porcelain or charcoal black clay. Most recently my work has taken the form of simple, distorted vessels, interiors glazed with a luminescent lilac glaze with green and grey hues which collects at the base forming a pool of intense colour. My aim is to create work that exudes a natural true sense of beauty and energy. After graduating from Kent Institute of Art and Design in 2002, with a First Class Honours Degree in Ceramics, I have set up my own studio in Tunbridge Wells. I am now selling my work not only in England but also in New York, where I my work has featured in Elle Décor, O Magazine, Brides Magazine and Domino Magazine. Most recently my work has featured in the British magazine 'House and Homes Ideas magazine.'
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Thrown and altered Stoneware with metal leaf interiors. Technical InformationKittec Top loader, High Bisque fired to 1240 Low glaze fired to 1030 Metal leaf applied after all firing has taken place
Career and Education BackgroundEducation 1992 to 1998:- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. Tunbridge Wells 1998 onwards: -Kent Institute of Art & Design - Foundation Course, Maidsone:-1998 - 1999 - Ceramics BA (hons), Rochester:-1999 - 2002 (First Class) Art Courses 'Creativity in Practice' 2 day workshop with Creative Partnerships, Kent (August 2005) Life Beat, 2 day experiencial workshop for Creative Practioners (March 2011) Work Experience July 2001 - Lisa Hammond, Mazehill Pottery, Greenwich, August 2001, August-September 2002 - Kate Malone, Balls Pond Studio, Islington December 2001 - Peter Beard, Leamington Spa, Community Workshops Sunlight Centre Open Day 2003, Gillingham Woodlands Youth Centre 2004, Gillingham Stroud Youth Centre 2005, 2006, Rochester Residency / Public Art Projects 2005, (January - April) - Residency resulting in 'Climbing Vine' Permanent Art work, nominated for Rouse Public Art Award, Hawkhurst Primary School, Kent 2006 - 2011 - Artist in Residence, Tonbridge Grammar School Awards and PublicationsAwards Exhibition History2002 (26 - 28 June) - Kent Institute of Art and Design, Rochester, Kent |
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Contact DetailsStudio Address: Unit A, Godfreys Yard, Baldwins Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, TN2 3DH.View in Google Maps Telephone: +44 (0)7764815149 Email: Web-site: www.clairepalastanga.com Availability: By appointment only Joined on: 2012-04-12 Last Updated: 2013-04-03 Events featuring this potter
Open House - 31, Sandgate Road : Brighton Open Houses with Claire Palastanga Ceramics
Maiden Bridge Gallery : Summer Exhibition: Claire Palastanga - Ceramics in Lancaster
Art in Clay - Hatfield House : Art in Clay 2013 Work styles:
Stoneware |
