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Clay Today: A Showcase Of Ceramics In Isolation: Curated By Preston Fitzgerald

Past exhibition
24 July - 31 August 2020
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  • Albert Montserrat, Cadmium Jar, 2020
    Albert Montserrat
    Cadmium Jar, 2020
    Porcelain; Textured Glazes on Thrown Porcelain
    54 x 55 x 55 cm
    21 1/4 x 21 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Albert Montserrat, Golden Jar, 2020
    Albert Montserrat
    Golden Jar, 2020
    Oil Spot – Glazed Thrown Porcelain
    57 x 54 x 54 cm
    22 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 21 1/4 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Amy Hughes, A Wash with Couleur Vase in Purple, 2020
    Amy Hughes
    A Wash with Couleur Vase in Purple, 2020
    Handbuilt porcelain footed vase with handles, glazed interior, painterly enamel colour wash with gold lustre detailing, inspired by 18th century French Porcelain wares and referencing a series of sketches by the Artist.
    Grogged Porcelain, Transparent Glaze, Gold Lustre and Enamel Painting
    40 x 26 cm
    15 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.
  • Amy Hughes, A Wash with Couleur Vase in Yellow, 2020
    Amy Hughes
    A Wash with Couleur Vase in Yellow, 2020
    Handbuilt porcelain footed vase with handles, glazed interior, painterly enamel colour wash with gold lustre detailing, inspired by 18th century French Porcelain wares and referencing a series of sketches by the Artist.
    Grogged Porcelain, Transparent Glaze, Gold Lustre and Enamel Painting
    40 x 26 cm
    15 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.
  • Chris Keenan, Pair of Limoges Porcelain Vessels, 2020
    Chris Keenan
    Pair of Limoges Porcelain Vessels, 2020
    Limoges Porcelain, Green and Tenmoku Glazes
    Dimensions variable:
    230 and 250 cm
    90 1/2 and 98 3/8 in.
  • Chris Keenan, Range, 2020
    Chris Keenan
    Range, 2020
    Limoges Porcelain, Green and Tenmoku Glazes
    Dimensions variable;
    140 – 155 cm
    55 1/8 – 61 1/8 in.
  • Cristina Vezzini, Fragment; Intaglio, 2016
    Cristina Vezzini
    Fragment; Intaglio, 2016
    Fragment is a porcelain vase inspired by rock formation. Each vase is cast and later carved by hand, making it unique each time.
    Its surface is hand carved following the faceted form of the vase. The different textured surfaces create an interplay between light and shadow.
    Parian, Porcelain
    25 x 15 cm
    9 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.
  • Cristina Vezzini, Fragment; Large vase, 2016
    Cristina Vezzini
    Fragment; Large vase, 2016
    Please note this listing is for the large vase only. Please refer to Fragment; Intaglio and Fragment; Geometric for the information about two small vases.

    Fragment is a porcelain vase inspired by rock formation. Each vase is cast and later carved by hand, making it unique each time.
    Its surface is hand carved following the faceted form of the vase. The different textured surfaces create an interplay between light and shadow.
    Parian, Porcelain
    43 x 24 cm
    16 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Cristina Vezzini, Fragment; Geometric, 2016
    Cristina Vezzini
    Fragment; Geometric, 2016
    Fragment is a porcelain vase inspired by rock formation. Each vase is cast and later carved by hand, making it unique each time.
    Its surface is hand carved following the faceted form of the vase. The different textured surfaces create an interplay between light and shadow.
    Parian, Porcelain
    25 x 15 cm
    9 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.
  • Christopher Riggio, Large Carrier Vessel, 2020
    Christopher Riggio
    Large Carrier Vessel, 2020
    Earthenware, Glass
    25 x 14 x 14 cm
    9 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
  • Christopher Riggio, Tall Striped Vase, 2020
    Christopher Riggio
    Tall Striped Vase, 2020
    Earthenware, Glass
    32 x 13 x 13 cm
    12 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.
  • Christopher Riggio, Sweets Jar, 2020
    Christopher Riggio
    Sweets Jar, 2020
    Earthenware, Glass
    23 x 17 x 17 cm
    9 1/8 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.
  • Emma Finch, City's Gold River, 2016
    Emma Finch
    City's Gold River, 2016
    Grogged white earthenware with 22ct gold. Integral adjustable hanging wire on reverse.
    Hand printed and painted ceramic platter, depicting London cityscape with Shard and Gold enhancement representing the river Thames.
    Diameter:
    55 cm
    21 5/8 in.
  • Emma Finch, PO Tower & Gold Thames, 2016
    Emma Finch
    PO Tower & Gold Thames, 2016
    Hand printed and painted ceramic platter, depicting London cityscape with BT tower and Gold enhancement representing the river Thames and tributaries.
    Grogged white earthenware with 22ct gold. Integral adjustable hanging wire on reverse.
    Diameter:
    55 cm
    21 5/8 in.
  • Chris Bramble, Long Neck Lidded Jar, 2019
    Chris Bramble
    Long Neck Lidded Jar, 2019
    Thrown, Sculpted In Parts And Assembled Stoneware, Glazed In Lucy Rie White.
    68 x 25 cm
    26 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.
  • Chris Bramble, 3 Women: Support Each Other For Strength And Wellbeing, 2019
    Chris Bramble
    3 Women: Support Each Other For Strength And Wellbeing, 2019
    Thrown, Sculpted In Parts And Assembled Stoneware, Glazed In Lucy Rie White.
    50 x 26 cm
    19 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.
  • Jo Taylor, Atonal I, 2018
    Jo Taylor
    Atonal I, 2018
    Grogged Porcelain
    16 x 15 x 6 cm
    6 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Jo Taylor, Atonal II, 2018
    Jo Taylor
    Atonal II, 2018
    Grogged Porcelain
    16 x 14 x 6.5 cm
    6 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • John Higgins CPA, Concave Form, 2020
    John Higgins CPA
    Concave Form, 2020
    High Fired Earthenware
    Diameter 50 cm
    Diameter 19 3/4 in.
  • Judy McKenzie, Spring Has Sprung, 2020
    Judy McKenzie
    Spring Has Sprung, 2020
    Porcelain Nerikomi Wall plaques

    Each plaque has been made from porcelain, and constructed by using the process of Nerikomi, a Japanese technique using multiple pieces of coloured and patterned porcelain. Where small fissures have occurred, silver Kintsugi has been applied.

    The plaques are fitted with a mounting system for display, and the bracket can be attached to a wall using two screws.

    Porcelain
    Diameter:
    31 cm
    12 1/4 in.

    Weight: 2,5kg
  • Judy McKenzie, Bluebell Wood Escape, 2020
    Judy McKenzie
    Bluebell Wood Escape, 2020
    Porcelain Nerikomi Wall plaques

    Each plaque has been made from porcelain, and constructed by using the process of Nerikomi, a Japanese technique using multiple pieces of coloured and patterned porcelain. Where small fissures have occurred, silver Kintsugi has been applied.

    The plaques are fitted with a mounting system for display, and the bracket can be attached to a wall using two screws.

    Porcelain
    Diameter:
    31 cm
    12 1/4 in.

    Weight: 2,5kg
  • Matt Smith (British), Horse, 2018
    Matt Smith (British)
    Horse, 2018
    Black Parian
    18 x 30 x 13 cm
    7 1/8 x 11 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Matt Smith (British), Double Headed Girl, 2018
    Matt Smith (British)
    Double Headed Girl, 2018
    White Parian
    14 x 20 x 55 cm
    5 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 21 5/8 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Matt Smith (British), Wunderkammer II 13, Spouts with Pearls, 2017
    Matt Smith (British)
    Wunderkammer II 13, Spouts with Pearls, 2017
    Black Parian with Freshwater Pearls
    22 x 13 x 45 cm
    8 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 17 3/4 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Michel François, Midnight Moonjar, 2020
    Michel François
    Midnight Moonjar, 2020
    Black Amber Glaze made with French Ochre and a Hint of Cobalt Overlayed with a Willow Jun Glaze.
    32 x 26 cm
    12 5/8 x 10 1/4 in.
  • Michel François, Purple Rain Moonjar, 2020
    Michel François
    Purple Rain Moonjar, 2020
    Chestnut Ash Flambé Jun Glaze on a Porcelain and Cornish Clay Body.
    45 x 48 cm
    17 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.
  • Rafaela de Ascanio, Blush Response, 2019
    Rafaela de Ascanio
    Blush Response, 2019
    In Ridley Scott’s 80’s cult film Blade Runner, Rick Deckard uses a test called the Blush Response to discover rogue androids which he must exterminate. This vase is an homage to two iconic scenes: the neo-noir meeting between Rick and the sultry android Rachel, and Rutger Hauer’s beautiful Tears in the Rain monologue. The vase is shaped as an ancient roman amphora, which can be displayed lying down or standing up.
    Underglaze and Glaze on Stoneware
    48 x 22 x 22 cm
    18 7/8 x 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.
  • Rafaela de Ascanio, No tree survives alone in the forest. When one tree falls ill, we all send food. For if one tree dies, the canopy is broken., 2019
    Rafaela de Ascanio
    No tree survives alone in the forest. When one tree falls ill, we all send food. For if one tree dies, the canopy is broken., 2019
    This vessel holds a secret, levitating kingdom, supported by interwoven roots below and sheltered by a canopy above. A woman and a gnome figure float through the tree roots communicating with them about the future. The imagery references both utopic ‘Laputa’ from Studio Ghibli’s ‘Castle in the Sky’ and Netflix’s supernatural, sci-fi drama 'The OA’, where an angel is forewarned by the spirit of a giant tree.
    Underglaze and Glaze on Stoneware
    55 x 45 cm
    21 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.
  • Tanya Gomez, Large Tyrian, 2020
    Tanya Gomez
    Large Tyrian, 2020
    Limoges porcelain, thrown on the wheel, fired 1280°
    35 x 24 cm
    13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.
  • Tanya Gomez, Large Mazarine, 2020
    Tanya Gomez
    Large Mazarine, 2020
    Limoges porcelain, thrown on the wheel, fired 1280°
    33 x 30 cm
    13 x 11 3/4 in.
  • Tim Martin, Freeway to Palm Springs. Summer, 3pm., 2019
    Tim Martin
    Freeway to Palm Springs. Summer, 3pm., 2019
    Sprayed Slip Glaze On Red Clay
    Table-hung construction.
    30 x 20 x 30 cm
    11 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 11 3/4 in.
  • Tim Martin, Spring Dusk, St Gabriel Mountain Drive., 2019
    Tim Martin
    Spring Dusk, St Gabriel Mountain Drive., 2019
    Sprayed slip and metallic glazes on red and black clays.
    2 pieces: table-hung and table-placed construction
    86 x 25 x 10 cm
    33 7/8 x 9 7/8 x 4 in.
  • James Pegg, XXL Slant, 2019
    James Pegg
    XXL Slant, 2019
    Porcelain
    51 x 16 cm
    20 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.
    Courtesy of Cynthia Corbett Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
The Cynthia Corbett Gallery is proud to announce our first online ceramics exhibition, entitled Clay Today: A Showcase Of Ceramics In Isolation, curated by the Young Masters Maylis Grand Ceramics Prize Judge and Curator Preston Fitzgerald. The exhibition has eighteen international artists working in all mediums of clay, earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. The ethos behind this show is to provide a platform for artists and makers working in isolation due to the pandemic which has been very challenging for their working practices and for the production of their objects. The works presented here reflect various directions that these artists followed while adjusting their work processes and treatment of materials, given the constraints of isolation. All the artists are dealing with the challenge of exhibiting work that is tactile and multi-dimensional as physical exhibitions have been curtailed, cancelled and many galleries have had to adjust their programming.

All the artists are strong believers in giving back to their community. Therefore, we have chosen The Craft Pottery Charitable Trust (CPCT) as the beneficiary of 10% of all sales. The CPCT is the charity of The Craft Potters Association (CPA), a UK organisation which has been promoting contemporary studio ceramic artists for over 60 years. We have four CPA members in the exhibition: Chris Bramble, Tanya Gomez, John Higgins and Chris Keenan. Thus, we are pleased that all ceramic sales will help other ceramic artists through the disbursement of these funds from The CPCT.

Fitzgerald comments: 'The tradition of promoting artists working in clay is very much the ethos of The Young Masters Maylis Grand Ceramics Prize (YM) started by Cynthia Corbett in 2014 and which I am proud to be a Judge and Curator. The YM alumni artists participating in Clay Today include YM Prize winner and Highly Acclaimed ceramicist Matt Smith, who currently has a solo exhibition at the Pitts Rivers Museum in Oxford, as well as fellow shortlisted YM Prize artists: former V&A artist-in-residence Amy Hughes, Jo Taylor, whose recent works can be seen at the Korean Ceramics Biennale, and Albert Montserrat.'

We hope that you enjoy this online exhibition Clay Today and are impressed by the range and breadth of art that can be achieved with the medium of clay.

- Preston Fitzgerald, Curator, and Cynthia Valianti Corbett, Founder & Director.
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