Community
This collection of work explores the woodland as a symbiotic community, drawing parallels between ecological systems and our human communities.
Observing a woodland in South Wales over the course of a year, the collection of teapots and cups depict the individuals of the woodland throughout the four seasons. Cups and mugs are objects of social activity and gathering, facilitating community connection as well as connecting people to the diverse beauty and wisdom of nature.
I invite you to reflect on the communities you are a part of, and consider how they have shaped you.
Above images taken by artist
Sampling info below photos:
Sampling
Colour test tiles! Glaze test tiles! building upon the previous body of work I was able to dive deeper to get things more accurate. Knowing exactly how the colours will turn out was a big learning curve from previous, and how well the colours go together once fired, not taking unfired colours as final colours!
Improving stability and food safety of the glaze!
Teapot making!!!
Improving form of the cups and throwing accuracy.