A New Glazing Direction

Glazing has never really been at the forefront of my aesthetic, I’ve always liked the way the clay looks and feels unglazed. The details in the surface quality and how the clay absorbs the light has always played a huge part in how my work has developed. Over the last year I’ve introduced colour into my collection through the use of stain; these stains leave the clay quality the same allowing me to still play on texture and form.

Moving on from that; In recent months I’ve been widening my skills and developing a way to glaze a selection of work to complement the existing range. Still keeping the Industrial Landscape as my main influence, looking at the way architectural surfaces develop when they start to degrade- The differential tones, rust marks and patinas.

I use a range of 3 different shades of white and clear glazes in various finishes with 2 different oxides- a combination of dipping, brushing, splattering and spraying to cover the surface, sometimes even glazing outside in the rain!