arctic tern in flight over the sea
About Me
- Caroline
- I draw my influence from the natural world and from mans interaction with it, the effect that weather and climate has on geology and ecology shaping everything around us is reflected in the torn edges, warped folds and varying thickness of the work. The intention of my work is to capture and reflect the beauty and simplicity of natural forms and the landscape. Each piece is handcrafted, slight variation in shape can occur when in the kiln and under going processes of heat and pressure which can create contortion. I enjoy making extremely thin pieces with egg shell qualities which when once high fired to 1260 oc has a translucency which brings a new dimension to the piece whilst maintaining structural strength. My work is created using my own formulation of porcelain paper clay. I enjoy challenging the materials and my own making skills, transferring techniques I have learnt within textiles and fine art to the ceramic medium.