Apricity

Working primarily with porcelain, Rosie’s practice is led by an exploration of the material’s natural translucency and its ability to transform light. Each piece is developed through a process of slip casting, with careful control of wall thickness allowing light to pass through the porcelain and create a soft, ambient glow. Her forms draw from the natural world, taking inspiration from organic shapes and surfaces that have been softened, eroded and weathered over time. Rather than directly replicating nature, these references are translated into sculptural objects that bring a sense of the natural environment into interior spaces. At Shoreditch Design Week, Rosie will present pieces from her Apricity collection, a series of sculptural porcelain lights inspired by the warmth of the winter sun. The collection explores the contrast between the solidity of the ceramic form and the delicacy of illuminated porcelain. When unlit, the pieces exist as sculptural objects in their own right; when illuminated, their character shifts as light reveals the subtle variations in thickness, form and surface. Each component begins with a hand-developed form before being translated into plaster moulds for slip casting. This process allows Rosie to work precisely with the thickness of the porcelain while retaining the subtle irregularities and individuality of the original forms. The separate ceramic elements are then brought together to create larger compositions, balancing repetition with variation. Sitting between functional lighting and sculpture, Rosie’s work considers not simply how an object illuminates a room, but how the qualities of light, material and form can shape the way a space feels.