Acanthus I, a Unique Handmade Porcelain Vase with Leaf Decoration by Amy Hughes

'Forget Me Not VII' is a unique porcelain sculptural vessel by the British artist, Amy Hughes. Originally from West Yorkshire, Amy Hughes lives and works in London. She shares a s...

‘Vase with Foliate Rim II' is a unique porcelain sculptural vessel by the British artist, Vivienne Foley. Vivienne Foley is based in Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so much more. From dramatic structures to gentle sweeping curves, Foley's inherent understanding of porcelain is more than evident and testament to her patience with this most difficult of materials. Having worked with porcelain for over 5 decades, it is Foley’s dedication that gives her such sensitivity towards her medium. This combined with her expert glazing and acknowledgement of this material’s vast history, results in very fresh and modern works that equally pay homage to what has gone before. Flower forms, poppy heads, bracts and petals translate into foliate rims and sinuous necks, carved and pleated or swept into a spiral. A contemporary marriage of craft, history and nature. In her own words: “As a professional potter I have been producing thrown porcelains for over fifty years and so logic would dictate that I have ‘seen it all, done it all’ by now, but on the contrary I still continue to be challenged and interested. The technical frustrations and the uncertainty of results all seem worthwhile when one opens a successful kiln firing. The heart leaps! I have never been afraid to push my materials to the limit, to accept failures and to follow trails, but I am always excited when basic techniques and familiar methods result in something new. My primary interest is in ‘form’ and in finding solutions for what I call ‘damp engineering’. The comparatively non-plastic nature of porcelain dictates my having to join sections together, but a form must ‘flow’ and construction methods should not be obvious. Over the years I have fired every sort of kiln and dallied with glazes, spending untold hours testing and rejecting, but since I now work in a small space I find simple black and white glazes and slips are less distracting and best enhance my forms. I am not influenced by any particular thing – rather, I am interested in everything; always looking for quality and workmanship. I love all aspects of the design world from architecture to textiles. Museums, galleries and exhibitions are my addiction, with photography and the natural world a constant inspiration. My travels to China and my ongoing study of Chinese ceramics have also been an enduring theme and I have been lucky enough to handle and photograph some of the world’s great collections” Foley has a global following and is represented in private and public collections world wide. Public Collections and Acquisitions National Museum of Ireland, Dublin • Limerick City Art Gallery • Ulster Museum, N. Ireland • Crafts Council of Ireland • Centre of Ceramic Art, York Museums Trust • Southampton City Art Gallery • Leeds Museums & Galleries • US Ambassador to Ireland, Jean Kennedy Smith • President Hillery of Ireland • President Mary Robinson...

'Gyratory II' is a unique ceramic sculptural vessel by the British artist, Jo Taylor. In the artist's own words: "Gyratory means moving in a circle or spiral, which relates to the ...

'Forget Me Not XI' is a unique porcelain sculptural vessel by the British artist, Amy Hughes. Hughes has worked and exhibited internationally, including a spell as Artist in Residen...

Handmade Porcelain Pantheon Vase – ARCHITECTURE Collection by JHA Porcelain. This unique, handbuilt vase is crafted using the traditional coil technique, giving it a distinctive and ...

A stylish mid-century Italian ceramic art pottery vase decorated with acanthus leaves by Fratelli Fanciullacci an dating from around 1960. The vase of cylindrical shape stands raised...

Graceful "English Rose" hand carved porcelain Arts & Crafts design pottery vase. Handcrafted by Christopher Brody. Vase is slip cast in plaster mold. Available in two colors, dual,...

White porcelain vase by Cesare Villari hand painted with ivy leaves and pure gold decorations from the 70s in excellent condition as shown in the photo. the vase measures: height 38 ...