Nick Attwood
I create wheel thrown ceramics, mostly working in stoneware but occasionally in porcelain and terracotta.
My work is largely functional tableware, along with some decorative pieces. My love of cooking, and eating, food is largely responsible for this focus. I believe that what we store, serve and eat food from demonstrates the importance we place upon it and certainly enhances our enjoyment of it.
I aim for simplicity and elegance in my throwing – working with the minimum amount of clay possible, requiring minimal refinement prior to glazing. I try to think about function leading form in the design – striving for the shape and size that is ideal for a piece’s purpose. Similarly, I avoid much use of decorative additions – using glazes simply that reflect the functional use of a pot.
I am based in West Northumberland, with my aesthetic heavily influenced by the natural world.
Rebecca Brown
Inspired by nature, I like to experiment with textures and natural muted colour palettes. I’m drawn to uneven, organic, imperfect pieces and aim to emulate this design choice thoughtfully throughout my pottery. I allow my hands to flow freely but with purpose whilst mark making, creating truly unique one of a kind pieces.
I’m very proud of where I live and take pleasure in showcasing its beauty and conveying its rich history through the photography of my pottery. I like to exhibit my work alongside the local landscapes as I feel as though they enhance each others beauty perfectly.
Syl Macro
Syl Macro works with a highly original technique of coloured clay assemblage to create a range of ceramic pieces and wall panels. She experiments with texture and the inclusion of minerals to suggest the patterns and shapes observed in the surrounding landscape.
Living and working in the North Pennines provides a constant source of inspiration.
