Formations in Clay Furniture

Formations in Clay Furniture is a revelatory exhibition that explores and reimagines the role of ceramics in furniture design. The show features seven unique artists, from emerging voices to seasoned practitioners, who are pushing the boundaries of how ceramics can be used to create both functional and design-led pieces of furniture. Together, they represent a growing trend in clay-based furniture design, reminding us of the everyday applications of ceramics – from our favourite mugs to the intricate components in our cars. The ceramicists in this exhibition take this concept a step further, showcasing the remarkable versatility of ceramics to create works that are as functional as they are sculptural. Through techniques such as hand-building with coils and slabs, extrusion to form intricate tube-like structures, and the mesmerising Japanese Nerikomi method, where layers of coloured clay are transformed into stunning patterns, these artists demonstrate the power of ceramics to blend form, function, and scale into extraordinary works of art. We invite you to join us for Formations in Clay Furniture, to explore the selection of monumental and innovative creations that truly elevate the art of ceramics. Special Events Private View - Saturday 14 September Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy refreshments, and get a first look at the exhibition. Weather permitting, guests will also be able to enjoy our outdoor courtyard area. Time: 6.30pm-9pm Cost: Free to attend Private Dinner with the Artists - Tuesday 17th September Book on our website Enjoy a guided tour of the Formations in Clay Furniture exhibition. Meet the artists and hear about their work in this intimate setting, followed by an intimate three-course meal prepared by legendary chef Daisuke Shimoyama. Artists Elliott Denny A London-based designer, having graduated from the RCA this year, he used his time at the college to explore the intersection between industrial and studio ceramics and how these methodologies can be interwoven. Giles Watkins Giles Watkins and Mark Lennon are old friends and collaborators who met while studying sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art. Giles later pursued MA studies in ceramics at the Royal College of Art (RCA). Both have built careers in art fabrication and design while continuing their own creative practices. Emma Louise Payne Oxford-based ceramicist and Director of County Hall Pottery, Emma obtained an MA in Ceramic design in Copenhagen where she learned to push the possibilities of ceramics. Here she learnt to investigate and stretch the physical boundaries of material and detail. Zankhana Patel Zankhana’s practice is based in Flimwell, East Sussex. Like many potters, her work is the product of exploration, perpetual learning and unlearning, and a daily habit of making. Her own interests centre around acting on the ‘wants’ of materials. Ciara Neufeldt Ciara Neufeldt’s practice is centred on the aim of infusing everyday life with moments of joy, through tactile interaction with colourful installations. She uses techniques such as Nerikomi to create her striking works, believing the environments and objects we encounter on a daily basis possess the ability to evoke powerful experiences. Gerald Mak Based in London and trained at the RCA, Mak is an interdisciplinary artist who works primarily with clay. As explained by the artist, clay is a material that ‘crosses worlds – art, design and craft – where boundaries have long been contested and blurred’. Attua Aparicio After moving to London in 2009 to study design products at the Royal College of Art, Aparicio originally explored the possibilities of applying craft techniques to industrial materials, such as plastic and steel, as one-half of design practice Silo Studio together with Oscar Lessing.