Current Work

Bowls, dishes and wall panels inspired by the architecture and tribal textiles of India.

Other Information:
Available for talks and demonstrations for groups….day workshops available at our studio for groups of 10 or 12 persons. (contact by phone or e mail for details)

Technical Information

White earthenware clay is impressed using clay `stamps` taken from wooden printing blocks or lace sourced in India. The work is then biscuit fired to 1110 degrees centigrade. Wall panels are the colour washed and highlighted with metallic `bronzing` powder in a medium, then further decorated by stitching and use of sheesha glass [mirrors] and coins. Bowls and dishes are glazed and often lustred.

History

Pollie & Garry first visited India in 1995, following early retirement from teaching of arts & ceramics.
The impact of this, and subsequent visits provided the foundation for the richly patterned ceramics they now produce

In 2000 they conducted a workshop at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad and in the winter of 2005/6 they were Artists in Residence at the Global Arts Village in Delhi where they installed a large ceramic panel.

Garry has been influenced by the superb architecture and in particular the pierced stonework and wooden screens known as `Jali`. This he interprets into work using squares of patterned tiles.

Pollie is insipred by the tribal costumes and textiles of Rajasthan, Gujarat & Karnataka. Lace and images from India are used to make clay stamps which are then impressed into clay panels.
Wall hangings are colour washed rather than glazed as a response to the colours of India………pale, neutral tones of the Thar desert, indigo from the Batik work and the rich, vibrant colours of the tribal textiles. Gold is added to emphasise the richness.

Bowls & dishes are glazed and often further decorated with gold or silver lustre

Pollie & Garry continue to travel in India to research their work but have recently developed work based on a proposed working visit to Saudi Arabia in late 2007.

Exhibitions

Although they do sell through galleries in joint or solo exhibitions, their main enjoyment is selling directly to the public at ceramics shows to enable them to communicate their enthusiasm for their inspiration and travels in India.

During the past 10 years they have taken part on a regular basis in the following shows:

Potfest in the Park, Cumbria.
Art in Clay, Hatfield House, Herts.
Southern Art in Clay Show, Farnham, Surrey.
Clay Art, Denbigh, N. Wales.
More recently, `Keramisto`, Milsbeek, Holland.