Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

‘Enclosed Form in Galactic Blue No 111’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practise beg...

Vessel from ceramic artist Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. No. 106 Large black cosmic open form (Vessel, Interior sculpture, not suitable for holding water) White St.Thomas clay, Stonew...

'Gold Crumpled Form No 87’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practice began in 1994. After 20 years based in London, he moved and set up his studio in Barcelona, Spain. Arroyave-Portela's creations are all thrown on the wheel using his own unique technique. Pulling up as much clay from the bottom mass as possible, the clay walls of each piece are created thin and even, maximising the artist’s ability to manipulate the form while the material is still soft and malleable. Additional porcelain slips are sometimes applied to create further surface textures and layering. After the first initial bisque firing (1080 degrees) glazes are applied by using various methods such as spraying and pouring, a process often repeated several times after each firing of 1260 degrees. The multi-firing process allows for the build-up of the glaze, creating a rich palette of tones and finishes. Arroyave-Portela's works can be found in various major museums and private collections worldwide including the Ashmolean Museum (Oxford UK...

‘Collapsed Open Form in Green No 104’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. 'Crumpled Form with Cream Speckled Glaze No 129’ is a unique sc...

‘Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 132’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practice began in 1...

‘Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 131' is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practice began in 1...

‘Enclosed Form in Speckled Mint & Charcoal No 109’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic p...

‘Tall Jade Green Crumpled Form No 89’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practice began...