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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 3d

"My hand-built sculptural vessels are inspired by our interconnectedness with nature’s seasons and cycles." Paul Wearing

"My intention is to make work that is hopefully bold and visually engaging, whilst simultaneously conveying a sense of simplicity and quietness." David Binns

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 4d

Join us tomorrow, Wed 15 Oct (6–8pm) for the preview of Of the Land | David Binns & Paul Wearing at Contemporary Ceramics
Both artists explore the balance between control and chance, revealing the beauty of material and process. Meet the artists, see their latest work
63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 5d

Of the Land | David Binns & Paul Wearing

Opening Thu 16 Oct at Contemporary Ceramics, London.

Join us for the preview this Wed 15 Oct, 6–8pm — meet the artists & see their new work.

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#Ceramics #ContemporaryCeramics #DavidBinns #PaulWearing #ArtExhibition

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 7d

Saturday Spotlight | Fiona Thompson

Exploring everyday forms through subtle variations, Fiona creates work to invite reflection and challenge many assumptions about ceramics.

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#FionaThompson #Ceramics #ContemporaryCraft #CeramicArt #SaturdaySpotlight #StudioPottery

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 7d

Last day to see Ant & Di Edmonds | The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword at Contemporary Ceramics.

Developed over the past six years — coiled, shaped & hand-decorated vessels inspired by Pueblo pottery & 1960s Op Art

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#Ceramics #AntAndDiEdmonds #ContemporaryCraft #OpArt #LastChance

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 8d

New work from Jack Doherty

His domestic stoneware blends contemporary design with traditional techniques — vessels for everyday use, inspired by journeys both real & imagined. Distinctive soda-fired surfaces bring vitality & generosity to every piece.

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#Ceramics #JackDoherty

Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 9d

New work from Rachel Wood

Each piece carries traces of making — fingerprints, joins & marks shaped by the landscapes of Derbyshire and the Australian bush.

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#Ceramics #RachelWood #ContemporaryCeramics #ClayAndLandscape #ContemporaryCraft

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 10d

Of the Land | New ceramics by David Binns & Paul Wearing

Preview: Wed 15 Oct, 6–8pm @ Contemporary Ceramics, London

Explore carved, glazed, and expressive surfaces inspired by landscape, texture & chance.

Exhibition runs online & in-gallery 16 Oct – 8 Nov.

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 11d

Closing this Saturday!

Don’t miss Ant & Di Edmonds | The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword at Contemporary Ceramics.

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Coiled & hand-decorated vessels inspired by Pueblo pottery & 1960s Op Art.

#Ceramics #ContemporaryCeramics #AntAndDiEdmonds #HandBuilt #OpArt #LastChance

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 12d

Cosy colours for early autumn

Warm terracotta, rich orange & burnt umber — grounding pots that bring comfort, calm & quiet beauty to the home.

Richard Heeley and Tarragon Smith
Jitka Palmer and Alistair Knights

#Ceramics #HomeDecor #AutumnVibes #ContemporaryCraft

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 14d

Saturday Spotlight|Ashley Howard

We’re celebrating the work of Ashley Howard, whose porcelain vessels are influenced by both East Asian and homespun pottery traditions.His pieces draw from his interest in ritual vessels, the spaces they occupy and the ceremonies that surround them

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 21d

Saturday Spotlight | Jessica Thorn

Porcelain plates that celebrate food, community & the freedom of making — playful, tactile, and unbound by rules.

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#Ceramics #Porcelain #ArtExhibition #LondonArt

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 22d

Jitka Palmer’s expressive ceramics are inspired by stories, human gestures, and the rhythms of music, dance, theatre, and poetry.

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#Ceramics #FigurativeArt #ExpressiveArt #LondonArt @craftpotters

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 23d

New from Anja Lubach: black porcelain works with blue glaze.

Faces from religious figurines, layered clay, and skulls explore idealism, fragility & fear.

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#Ceramics #ArtExhibition #LondonArt

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 24d

"I am inspired by the world around me, searching out the patterns and rhythms of the natural and man-made environment." Katie Braida draws inspiration from the patterns + rhythms of the world around her — translating them into texture, colour & form.

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#Ceramics #ContemporaryCraft

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 25d

"My work takes references from my love of a Japanese aesthetic. Teapots and moon jars speak to me as symbols of community and ritual." Tricia Thom

New porcelain jars explore balance, translucency & bold brushwork buff.ly/lbrJk5e

#Ceramics #Porcelain #ArtExhibition #LondonArt

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · 29d

Missed the preview?

Catch a glimpse of The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant & Di Edmonds — now showing at Contemporary Ceramics, London until 11 Oct 2025.

#Ceramics #ArtExhibition #LondonArt

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Sep 18

"It is Di whose amazing talents bear the main responsibility in transferring the patterns onto the surface of our pots. Her patience, precision and eyesight are remarkable" @ceramicreview

Now open, The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant and Di Edmonds

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Sep 17

"Pattern and form and their interplay are at the heart of what we strive for, that is what we discuss together." @tyddpottery @ceramicreview

Join us tonight at Contemporary Ceramics, 6–8pm for the preview of The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant & Di Edmonds.

Meet the artists in the gallery.

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Sep 16

"Recently we have dispensed with the potters wheel and now concentrate on making hand-built vessels which we decorate with geometric and other repeat patterns." @tyddpottery

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, Wed 17 Sept, 6–8pm - meet the artists and explore the work on display.

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Sep 15

Getting ready for The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant & Di Edmonds
Preview: Wed 17 Sept, 6–8pm
Opens: Thu 18 Sept at Contemporary Ceramics, London

Meet the artists + see the work early!
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#ArtExhibition #Ceramics #LondonArt

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Aug 29

“I bring into my ceramic work the same creative process which lies behind improvisation in music: the spontaneity and intuitive ‘free-ness of the moment of creation and the search of the ‘Perfect Imperfection'” Marcio Mattos

New work at Contemporary Ceramics: Marcio Mattos

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Aug 27

“My wax-resist pieces involve combinations of shiny, matt and semi-matt glazes built up in layers to create their textural surfaces during firing. Wax is used to isolate areas during glaze application.” - Peter Beard

New work at Contemporary Ceramics: Peter Beard

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Aug 25

Now Open Online | Walter Keeler | New Work

Walter Keeler’s delightful Thorned Jugs blend art and function. With their playful forms and striking glazes, these jugs bring movement and personality to any space.

Shop the exhibition via the link buff.ly/tmlIEoz

#WalterKeeler #Ceramics #Pottery

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Contemporary Ceramics @ceramicscentre.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEW WORK | WALTER KEELER
Preview: Wed 20 Aug, 6–8pm
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell Street, London

A major new solo show from Walter Keeler — playful, powerful, and rooted in his love of pots from the past.

On view until 13 Sept. Works online from 21 Aug.
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