Emerging Potters – 24 Kate Boulton
July – September 2021
Inspired by the natural environment of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, she started to look at the local landscapes and seascapes as inspiration for her work, creating abstract versions of the world around her using clay, glazes and oxides. The work primarily is with white earthenware and terracotta clays, scoring the surface to create undulating surfaces, fault lines and fissures. The detail and intricacies of the low relief technique bring a unique aesthetic quality to each piece, reflecting an intriguing sense of balance and contrast. Layers of different glazes and oxides chemically react when fired at high temperatures, creating unique pieces and surprising results every time. The work has developed over time, and continually explores the relationship between colour and texture, with particular emphasis on ceramic materials, glaze reactions and natural processes. She plans to introduce the techniques to produce useable objects such as bowls and vases.
Website: https://www.kateboultonceramics.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateboultonceramics
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