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View Image Gallery David Binns(Full member)

Tel: +44 (0)1745 814441   Email:   Web: www.davidbinnsceramics.com  

Artists Statement

I divide my time between my studio in North Wales and lecturing at the University of Central Lancashire, in Preston, UK.

My work draws inspiration from many disparate sources including forms and textures found in engineering, architecture and the natural landscape. I am interested in challenging and pushing boundaries, continually seeking new material qualities and processes.
I strive to make work that has visual richness whilst conveying a sense of quietness and simplicity - the exclusion of the inessential. I also hope my work has an ambiguity, possibly suggestive of ritual or ceremony, yet ultimately leaving open questions of purpose or meaning.
My work is rooted in materials and involvement in the making process. I enjoy the challenge of striving for new aesthetic qualities through researching new techniques and alternative uses of materials. More recently work has involved developing a process of kiln casting ceramic aggregates and glass forming materials (a process more commonly associated with glass making). All my work is finished through a process of grinding and polishing.

My personal work is closely inter-related with my research interests – each informing the other.
My current research project ‘The Aesthetic of Waste’ (funded by a major AHRC Research Grant), aims to explore how waste mineral materials might be ‘reconstituted’ within a kiln-casting process, in order to create a material that has unique aesthetic properties and possible applications within a variety of architectural contexts.

I exhibit my work widely throughout the UK and internationally, regularly lecturer on my work and participate in international ceramics symposium. Work is featured in numerous books, journals and public and private collections.

Member of the International Academy of Ceramics, UK Crafts Council Index of Selected Makers and Fellow of The Craft Potters Association.

David Binns (February 2008)

Current Work

Range of semi-sculptural forms, that place an emphasis on simplicity of form, with rich visual surface texture of clay body.

Work generally available from:
Contemporary Ceramics (7, Marshall Street, London)
Contemporary Applied Arts (Percy Street, London);
Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh.

Technical Information

Clay bodies, predominently porcelain and terracotta, are prepared by adding a wide variety of 'aggregate' materials such as coloured grogs, molochite, and other large grained ceramic materials, plus organic materials that leave texture when fired.
Pieces are formed in plaster moulds or shaped over wooden formers.
Firing is in the range 1150 - 1230 deg. C.
All pieces are ground back, using a diamond power grinder (Flex Electra Angle Grinder - supplied by DK Holdings Ltd.).
Grinding reveals the rich textural surface of the clay body.
All work is finished through a light polish of the surface.

History

Current Teaching Post: Senior Lecturer in Ceramics & 3D Design - University of Central Lancashire.

Studio: Denbigh, North Wales.

Professional Membership:
Member of the International Academy of Ceramics
Crafts Council Index of Selected Makers
Fellow of the Craft Potters Association
Contemporary Applied Arts

Research Project:
An exploration of aggregate material additions to ceramic bodies and associated grinding and polishing processes.

Guest Lecturer:
Invited Guest Artist, International Ceramics Symposium, International Ceramics Studio - Kecskemet, Hungary (October 2000),
San Diego State University - California (November 1999),
Syracuse University School of Ceramics, USA (1998).

Conferences:
Delivered paper entitled "Texture Analysis and Mapping", First International Conference on Advanced Engineering Design Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic (June 1999); Organising Committee: "Fired Print" Preston (September 1998) & "Fired Up North" (September 2000); National Ceramics Conferences - University of Central Lancashire.

Education:
N.E.W.I. - 1986 Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
Manchester Polytechnic - 1978-82
B.A.(Hons.) 3D Design - Wood, Metal, Ceramics, Ist Class Honours.

Previous Professional Experience:
Research Residency at Marshalls Clay Products, Accrington. (Exploring traditional brick and terracotta handmaking processes) Jan - March 1999.; Lecturer in Ceramics and 3D Design 1993 - 1990, Wrexham College of Art & Design; Worked with David Roberts, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire 1982-1983; Training Technical & Design Consultant 1988-1991, Dennis Ruabon Ltd., Wrexham, N. Wales; Glaze/ Engobe development - Bayer UK Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent 1990.

Recent Exhibitions

‘The Art of Industrial Ceramics’ – The Gardiner Museum, Toronto, Canada May 2008
‘Out of the Ordinary’ – Newport Art Gallery & Museum Dec 2007
‘Brick’ – Rotterdam International Architecture Fair - exhibition of work from international research project, coordinated by the European, Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) May 2007
Welsh Artist of the Year (selected finalist) – St David’s Hall, Cardiff June 2007
International Academy of Ceramics - Members Exhibition, Riga, Latvis Aug 2006
Carlin Gallery (2 person exhibition), Paris, France June 2006
Collecting Contemporary Ceramics - Ruthin Craft Centre & National
Museum of Wales June 2006
Ceramic Art London - Royal College of Art, London 2007, 06 & 05
COLLECT 06 (Represented by Contemporary Applied Arts)
V&A Museum, London Feb 2006
‘In Time – In Earth – In Fire’ Baltic States touring exhibition of
International Ceramic Artists - 2005/06
Estonia Museum of Applied Art & Design – Tallin, Estonia
Arka Gallery - Vilnius, Lithuania
Museum of Decorative Applied Arts – Riga, Latvia
Royal Horticultural Society event – Tatton Park, Cheshire July 2005
Sculptural Forms exhibited in Gold Medal winning show garden
1st International Triennial of Silicate Arts, Kesckemet, Hungary 2005
SOFA Chicago, USA (Represented by Ruthin Craft Centre Nov 2004
International Academy of Ceramics Members Exhibition
CEBIKO Dept. World Ceramic Exposition Foundation, Korea Oct 2004
Solo exhibition – ‘Fragments of Clay’
International Ceramics Studio Museum, Kesckemet, Hungary Oct 2004‘Opposites Attract’ Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, Lancashire July 2004
Classic IX (International Interior Design Fair), Kortrijk, Belgium Nov 2003 Solo Focus – Contemporary Applied Arts, London - July 2003
‘Raw’ exhibition, - Rufford Craft Centre, Nottingham 2002
Symposium Exhibition, American Cultural Centre, Izmir, Turkey 2002
‘Decade’ - 10 years of solo exhibitions, Ruthin Craft Centre, N.Wales 2002
Craft in the Garden, Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh 2002
‘La Ceramique Architecturale’ – Carlin Gallery, Paris France 2002
‘Landscape in Ceramics’ – Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh 2001
International Festival of Ceramics, Aberystwyth University - 2001
International Ceramics Studio Museum, Kecskemet, Hungary - 2000

Plus numerous other exhibitions throughout the UK

Awards

AHRC Research Grant: ‘The Aesthetic of Waste’ 2008-10
Travel Scholarship to research traditional Indian village pottery, Rajasthan, India –
International Opportunities Fund (Arts Council of Wales & British Council) 2007
AHRB – Small Research Grant 2003
Gold Medal Winner in Craft & Design, National Eisteddfod of Wales, Mon 1999
AHRB - Research Leave & Small Research Grant 1999
Arts Council of Wales Travel Bursary 1999
Prize-winner - Arts & Crafts National Eisteddfod of Wales 1998

Publications

‘Additions to Clay Bodies’ (By David Binns), A&C Black, London & University of Pennsylvania Press, USA ISBN pending
Collecting Contemporary Ceramics (National Museum of Wales) ISBN 1 900941 92 9, Pg’s 24 - 27.
‘Colouring Clay Bodies’ (By Jo Connell), A&C Black, London & University of Pennsylvania Press, USA ISBN 0713676280.
‘Electric Kiln Firing’ (By Richard Zakin) – Krause Publications, USA ISBN 0-87349-604-3
‘Naked Clay’ (By Jane Perryman) A&C Black, London & University of Pennsylvania Press, USA ISBN 0-7136-5309-4
‘Form’ – Contemporary Craft in Wales (Wales Arts International publication) ISBN 0-9545130 2 - 9
6th International Ceramics Symposium - I(Exhibition catalogue), Dokuz Eylul Universitesi, Izmir, Turkey 2002
‘Decade’ – Catalogue of exhibition celebrating 10 years of Ruthin Craft Centre Solo Exhibitions, ISBN 0-900941-52-X
‘A Nation’s Treasures (Catalogue of collection of National Museum of Wales) ISBN 0-7200-0517-5
Catalogue accompanying Solo exhibition ‘David Binns - New Work’ (by Emmanuel Cooper), Published March 2000 ISBN 1-900941-25-2
National Eisteddfod of Wales (Arts & Crafts Exhibition Catalogues) 1996, 97, 98, 99 & 2000
Ceramics Design Resource Book (Edmund de Waal) New Holland ISBN 1-859740-77-4
The Potters Guide to Ceramic Surfaces (Jo Connell) Apple Press ISBN 1-84092-360-1
The Complete Potter (Steve Mattison) Apple Press ISBN 1–84092–363–6
Art & Science – A works collection of Art & Science International Exhibition for 90th Anniversary of Tsinghua University, China ISBN 7-5394-1242-9
Sawdust Firing (Karin Hessinberg) Batsford ISBN 0-7134-7200-6

Guest Lecturer / Conferences / Symposium

Atoms to Art Conference, University College London June 2007
Paper titled: ‘Kiln Casting Glass & Ceramic Aggregates’
European Society of Glass – National Glass Centre / University of Sunderland, Sept 2006
Paper titled - “Atoms to Art, the meeting of minds between art and science”
Atoms to Art Conference, Manchester City Art Gallery Sept 2006
Paper titled: ‘Aggregate additions in clay bodies’
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) March 2005
Glasgow School of Art 2005 & 2007
Master Class Workshop / Lectures – International Ceramics Studio,
Kecskemet, Hungary Sept 2004
Israel National Ceramics Association – Workshop Feb 2004
International Ceramics Symposium, Dokuz Eylul Universitesi, Izmir, Turkey 2002
Earth & Fire VIII, Rufford Craft Centre, Nottinghamshire 2002
International Festival of Ceramics, Aberystwyth University 2001
International Ceramics Symposium, International Ceramics Studio -
Kecskemet, Hungary Sept - Oct 2000
San Diego State University - California Nov 1999
Syracuse University School of Ceramics, USA 1998

Collections

HanhangLim Gallery, Korea
Dokuz Eylul Universitesi, Izmir, Turkey
National Museum of Wales – Cardiff
University of Wales (Aberystwyth)
International Ceramics Studio - Kecskemet, Hungary
Liverpool Museum
Plus numerous private collections

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Ceramics by David Binns at Studiopottery.co.uk - home

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Ceramics by David Binns at Studiopottery.co.uk - Long Standing Form (64x23x13cm), Dark terracotta & white/green grog Ceramics by David Binns at Studiopottery.co.uk - Tall Standing Form (38x37x12cm), Terracotta & mixed white aggregate.
Ceramics by David Binns at Studiopottery.co.uk - Long White Form (77x20cm), Porcelain & beach pebbles. Ceramics by David Binns at Studiopottery.co.uk - Terracotta Disc Form (51x7cm), Terracotta & white/green grog.
Ceramics by David Binns at Studiopottery.co.uk - Detail of Long Standing Form (65x25x12cm), Porcelain & mixed aggregate. Ceramics by David Binns at Studiopottery.co.uk - Close up of No.4, Long Standing Form, Dark terracotta & white/green grog.

Contact Details

Studio Address: Ty Tal, 34 Park Street, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales, LL16 3DB.
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Telephone: +44 (0)1745 814441
Fax: +44 (0)1745 814441
Email:
Web-site: www.davidbinnsceramics.com

Availability: Open most times ,but please make a prior appointment, by telephone.

Directions: On climbing the hill (Vale Street) into Denbigh town centre, turn sharp left immediately before the library, past Barclays Bank. With the Bull Hotel in front, continue turning left back down the steep lane - Park Street. Studio is located on left, approximately 200m. down hill, shortly before the small cross-roads.



Last Updated: 2011-12-31

Work styles:

Terracotta
Porcelain
Unglazed
Sculptural
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