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Mud
Sweat & Tears
Studio Pottery |
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Marilyn works in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, in a studio overlooking her interesting garden. She had a traditional art & craft training at Farnham College of Art (now The Surrey Institute) specialising in Three-dimensional design (ceramics) where she experienced most forms of making and production. She spent many years teaching art and design as well as making her own work. She now concentrates on making decorated earthenware. She throws plates, dishes and bowls and hand-builds jugs, clocks, vases and platters. The work is made from red clay and brightly decorated with underglaze colours and oxides on a white slip background. She outlines with sgraffito and finishes with a clear glaze fired to 1100° in an electric kiln. She enjoys making colourful, decorative and functional ware, some which enhances the enjoyment of food and drink. She draws her inspiration from nature, ethnic art, and the work of the Impressionists. Marilyn sells her work through craft shows and galleries in many parts of the country, from Cornwall to Cumbria. She is a professional member of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain, and has exhibited at their shop in London. Her work is in public and private collections in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. In the last two years she has had a solo exhibition at a local Museum and Art Centre and has worked with children in two schools to make tile panels both for the interior of the school and the playground. She is presently working on a third project for a school in Hitchin Hertfordshire. Bellvue, 16 Gews Corner, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 9BX Tel: 01992 639969 Fax: 01992 637258 |