Refining the making process

This week I have been refining a couple of the forms that have developed during the course of the residency. I have been playing around with textures in the bases and combining this with thrown and assembled sections. The textures in the bases of these pieces include spaghetti and assorted wall paper patterns. I'm very interested in the roles of women as homemakers and I am exploring the relationship between the choice of textures and creating a reference to domesticity.

From a visual/form perspective I have been experimenting with the shape of the rims, I am liking the chunky ridged edge compared to the fine rim - has a sturdy robust feel to it compared to the latter. I'll be interested to hear any thoughts or comments.

Moving to a new studio

Packing up and moving out

My husband dismantles my kiln ready to load it into the van

Empty space so sad - all the hustle and creativity it has harvested during the last 5 years

During Easter I waved farewell to my Cockpit studio and said hello to my new studio in Forest Hill. The new studio is a 15 min walk from my house which will make things a lot easier. It's also my own room (I shared a space at Cockpit). I will definitely miss the community at Cockpit but I will be back as alumni for the summer open studios 22nd-24th June 2012.

Here are some photos of the move - sorry no image of my new space - it's too much of a mess to show you just yet!

In the meantime here is my new address:

Unit G3
Whirled Art Studios
118 Standstead Road
Forest Hill
London
SE23 1BX