Alan Wallwork Ceramics 10–31 July 2021 / Belgrave St Ives
Photography by Andy Hughes on location at Higher Bussow Farm
Alan Wallwork, who trained at Goldsmith’s College, London, in the mid-1950s, is often described as one of Britain’s most distinctive potters. His sculptural works in clay seem to live outside of time; outside of the mainstream; outside of fashion. His work is of the earth both literally and figuratively. Art critic, writer and curator, David Whiting, has written ‘For Alan, clay was the ideal expressive medium for organic and preternatural objects that explored forms in nature and the landscape, such as gourds, seeds and fossils, as well as archaic and totemic shapes from early human history.’ This exhibition brings together ceramics from across the 58 years of the artist’s career, from 1957 to 2015, with an emphasis on works from the first half of that period, when he worked from studios in Forest Hill and Greenwich (London), and Marnhull (Dorset).
The works included in this exhibition are available to purchase on receipt of this catalogue. Packing and shipping can be arranged at cost price.
Alan Wallwork by Brian Usher
Belgrave St Ives is now operating as an online gallery from a studio and art store two miles from the centre of St Ives in a relaxed rural setting at Higher Bussow Farm, Towednack, Cornwall TR26 3BB. You are most welcome to contact us to make an appointment for an individual viewing of works of art at our new location. Please call 01736 794888 or email info@belgravestives.co.uk For further information visit our website www.belgravestives.co.uk
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AlAn WAllWoRk 1931–2019 Split Form I Stoneware / 19 x 19 cm Incised potter’s mark under base £550
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Cylinder Vase with Disc and Dot Decoration Stoneware / 18.5 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £125
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‘Fossil’ Bowl Stoneware / 10 x 20 cm High sided form with a textured edge rim Glazed in stone with lavender and blue highlights to the central well Incised potter’s mark under base £350 6
Tall Cylinder Vase I Stoneware / 27 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £160
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Cylinder Vase with Fossil Disc Design Stoneware / 28 cm (H) Small chips to rim Incised potter’s mark under base £150
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Tall Cylinder Vase II Stoneware / 28 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £160
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Rectangular Slab Vase Stoneware / 16 cm (H) x 15 cm (W) Swirling pattern picked out in a turquoise glaze Vertical turquoise stripes on reverse Incised potter’s mark under base £250 14
Vase Form with Disc Decoration Stoneware / 15.5 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £140
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Rectangular Vase with Hourglass Design Stoneware / 22 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £160
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Rectangular Vase with Disc and Cross Design Stoneware / 21 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £150
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Decorated Rectangular Vase Stoneware / 24 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £160
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Rectangular Vase with Vertical Symbol Decoration Stoneware / 21 cm (H) Small chips to rim Incised potter’s mark under base £120
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Split oval Form Stoneware / 22 cm (H) x 22 cm (W) Textured glaze Incised potter’s mark under base £550
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Rectangular Vase with Blue Glazed Indents Stoneware / 23.5 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £160
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Small Rectangular Vase with Blue Glazed Indents Stoneware / 20 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £125
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Crescent Form Stoneware / 14 x 18.5 cm Small kiln crack Incised potter’s mark under base £550
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Flaring Cylinder Vase Stoneware / 30 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £180
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Pierced Sphere Stoneware / 12 cm (H) x 12 cm (W) Pierced pod-like form in pale blue and ochre colours Incised potter’s mark under base £300
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Split Form I Stoneware / 10 cm (H) x 10 cm (W) Glazed in mushroom with turquoise pooling Incised potter’s mark under base £300
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Pierced Stoneware Bowl Stoneware / 14.5 cm (H) x 22 cm ⦰ Incised potter’s mark under base £350
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Tall Spiralling Vase Stoneware / 28 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £180
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Spiralling Cylinder Vase Stoneware / 33 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £180
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Decorated lamp Base Stoneware / 24 cm (H) (ceramic) Incised potter’s mark under base £160
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Studio Vase with Everted Rim Stoneware / 14 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £160
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Studio Vase with Impressed Decoration Stoneware / 11.5 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £140
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Split Form II Stoneware / 13.5 cm (H) x 14.5 cm (W) Incised potter’s mark under base £360
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Vase Porcelain / 10 cm (H) Incised potter’s mark under base £250
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