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Black Sculptured Form
Large Madrugada Bottle
Saltglaze Waveform
PAUL JACKSON, PROFILE OF A CORNISH POTTER AND SCULPTOR
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Madrugada Rocking Jug
Terrain Jugs
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“I DID A LAW DEGREE AND THEN WENT STRAIGHT INTO CERAMICS AT HARROW SCHOOL OF ART! WHEN I FIRST TRIED POTTING, IT WAS A MAGIC MOMENT...” Paul Jackson Relocating to Cornwall in 1979, Paul and his wife Rosie moved to their present home at Helland Bridge, a pretty hamlet by the River Camel, in the late 1980s. Set within spectacular gardens designed and planted by Rosie is Paul’s studio and Helland Bridge Pottery. A simple little cowshed, the ancient granite building has been lovingly restored, the arched windows of a Methodist chapel added to give light and affording the most breathtaking views of what must surely be one of the most beautiful gardens in Cornwall. Much of Paul’s earlier work featuring the birds and flowers of the gardens, his recent collections draw inspiration and materials from the Cornish landscape. Terrain, an exhibition staged at Truro Museum earlier this year, focused on the geology and geography of Cornwall. Paul’s group of pots for Terrain celebrate the moorland, particularly Bodmin Moor. Using fine stoneware clays from John Doble’s quarry near St Agnes, the fire clays strengthening the colours of the pots in firing. An essential part of all clay bodies and glazes, china clay is still being mined in Cornwall today. Between 2000 and 2010 Paul’s work included some extremely impressive sculptural ceramics. These freestanding pieces were intended for both interior and exterior locations. Exploring the abstract shape of the human form, similar sculptures are still available to private commission. An important part of the heritage of Cornwall and England, Paul is passionate about keeping the art of ceramics alive. In his role as Chair of the Cornwall Crafts Association and as a member of the Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group, Paul actively promotes the traditions and fine art of ceramics. @FINEANDCOUNTRY1 |
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Saltglaze Nude Jug
Below is a list of Paul’s exhibition dates to the end of 2015. 10 - 11 October: Innovations in Ceramic Art The Guildhall, Cambridge To 24 October: Solo Showcase Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds 24 - 25 October: Oxford Ceramics Fair Craft Potters Association, St Edward’s School, Oxford 30 October - 1 November: Made by Hand The Contemporary Craft Fair, City Hall, Cardiff 7 November: Masterclass Kent Potters Association 11 - 12 November: Macmillan Christmas Fair Eden Project, Bodelva 14 - 15 November: Art in Clay Pottery & Ceramics Festival, The Maltings, Farnham (Paul will be lecturing) From mid-November: Christmas Show St Anne’s Galleries, Lewes 21 - 22 November: Crafts for Christmas Pencarrow House, Bodmin Madrugada Saltglaze Pots
Madrugada Jug
Paul Jackson Helland Bridge Pottery Helland Bridge Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4QR T: 01208 75240 paul@paul-jackson.co.uk paul-jackson.co.uk Please telephone for an appointment All images by kind permission of Roy Reed reeddesign.co.uk
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