January – March 2022
Emerging Potters – 26 Fresh
Nico Conti Anecdote of Home and Porcelain, 2021
“Growing up in Malta meant that I often found myself surrounded by family and tradition. After studying abroad, I've grown to appreciate what my home has to offer. Childhood memories from here are where I draw most of my inspiration from. I tend to look at things that have certain elegance and beauty. Maltese lace, cathedrals, and urchins are recurring themes around which I make my art. I express this through the process of clay 3D printing. I alter the uniformity of clay printing and push porcelain to unexplored territories. Through experimentation I am able to find new ways to use a material with such a rich history”. MA Ceramics and Glass, Royal College of Art (2019) Nico Conti will take up a residency at Staffordshire University. https://www.nicoconti.com
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