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Tel: +44 (0)155 0777460   Email:   Web: www.ayscoughceramics.co.uk  

Artists statement

It is the intrigue of opposites that continually informs my practice, especially those of control and chaos. Through the making and firing processes, I push the material to its physical limits, frequently over them in order to produce structures, which reflect both a previous fragility synthesized with the strength of form.

Within ceramic traditions, I look primarily towards Western Cultures, especially Greek and Roman with their 'classically' proportioned forms, the roles of the ceramic vessels within these cultures as well as the making, surfacing and firing techniques they employed. Crazing in the work reflects the natural tension within the forms from their construction on the potters wheel.

Surfaces are constructed by layering five particled slips (terra sigillata) and subsequent length firings in combustible materials provide the pattern to the surfaces. All pots are wax polished to provide a tactile reward to the observer and gold leaf additions are made to create a sense of strength and resonance to the internal space

History

Education
1992 - 1994 University of Wales Institute Cardiff
1987 - 1990 Manchester Metropolitan University
1986 - 1987 Filton Technical College, Bristol

Qualifications
1993 - 1994 MA Ceramics (Distinction)
1992 - 1993 Post-graduate Diploma in Ceramics
1988 - 1990 BA (Hons) Degree, Class 2:1 3D Design specialising in Ceramics & Wood
1986 - 1987 Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design

Exhibitions

2006 - July Alchemy, Solo exhibition, Model House, Llantrisant
2006 - January solo exhibition, Galanthus, Hereford
2005 - September Naked Clay, Rufford Art Centre
2005 - April 'Expect the Unexpected', Leeds City Art Gallery
2004 - January 'Classic IX Biennale, Welsh Pavilion, Belgium
2003 - October Chelsea Craft Fair
2003 - September Made, Bristol solo exhibition
2003 - February 'Modus Operandi', The Gallery, Ruthin Craft Centre
2003 - February Group Exhibition, The Albany Gallery, Cardiff
2002 - November 'A Touch of Gold', Contemporary Ceramics
2002 - August Art & Craft Pavilion, National Eisteddfod
2002 - July Solo Exhibition, Made, Bristol
2002 - June Summer Exhibition, Beaux Arts, Bath
2001 - October Chelsea Craft Fair
2001 - August One Man Show, The Maltby Gallery, Winchester
2000 - November 'Out of the Ashes' International exhibition, smoke fired pottery, Craft in the Bay
1999 - September Exhibition of Smoke Fired Pottery, Collection Gallery, Ledbury
1999 - August Group Exhibition, St. James' Gallery, Bath
1999 - July International Ceramics Exhibition, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
1999 - June Craft West - Selected Touring Exhibition
1999 - January Society of Designer Craftsmen Exhibition, Mall Galleries
1998 - November 'The Discerning Eye' - Mall Galleries
1996 - February 'Ceramics Contemporaries Two' - Victoria & Albert Museum
1996 - February 'Fireworks 111' - Contemporary Ceramics
1995 - December 'Christmas Glitter' - Contemporary Ceramics
1995 - August Arts & Crafts Pavilion - Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales
1995 - July New Ceramics from Wales - Aberystwyth Art Centre
1994 - August 'Setting Out' - Contemporary Ceramics, London
1993 - March Ceramics Contemporaries - Victoria & Albert Museum

Prizes and Awards

2004 - June Craft Development Grant, Carmarthenshire County Council
2004 - May Creative Development Grant, The Arts Council of Wales
2000 - July Grant from the Welsh Arts Council to assist in establishing a studio and developing creative practice
1995 - August - October William De Morgan Fellowship - researched and produced body of work showing inspiration of William De Morgan


Publications

2005 - Unglazed Ceramics, Joy Bosworth, A&C Black
2004 - Naked Clay, Jane Perryman, A&C Black
2004 - 'FORM' Contemporary Craft in Wales
2004 - Potters Dictionary - Frank & Janet Hammer, A&C Black
2003 - September Ceramic Review Profile
2003 - February Exhibition Catalogue 'Modus Operandi'
2002 - March Ceramics Art & Perception Profile
2002 - Potters Illustrated Dictionary - Robert Forturn, A&C Black
2002 - Sources of Inspiration - Caroline Genders, A&C Black

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Contact Details

Studio Address: Farmers, Bethlehem, Carmarthenshire, UK, SA19 9DW.
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Telephone: +44 (0)155 0777460
Email:
Web-site: www.ayscoughceramics.co.uk

Availability: Available for lectures, demonstrations and teaching

Alternate email is: "dayscough@uwic.ac.uk"




Last Updated: 2011-06-14

Work styles:

Unglazed
Thrown
Terra Sigillata
Smoke
Raku
Porcelain
Metal leaf
Saggar
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