25 potter’s secrets
(in cambridge)
08–10–2023
(in cambridge)
08–10–2023
Seeing ceramics on site in Cambridge that I had read about in magazines.
“Matthew Chambers specialises in ceramic sculptures constructed of multiple sections built on the potter’s wheel. Finished with integral colour, unglazed but polished, each piece expresses an abstract beauty through its formal qualities of depth, pattern, and repetition.”
Chambers’ dedication to the potter’s wheel and the versatility of stoneware clay has enabled him to push the boundaries of ceramic sculpture. Many sections – often coloured with oxides and stains – are individually thrown on the wheel to produce a constructed symmetry, rhythm and serenity. An awareness of the exponential possibilities of clay and the impact of refining minor details within a repetitive process have elevated his work beyond conventional ceramic sculpture, culminating in works of abstract beauty and wonder.“
For me I can intuitively feel the visual impact of this multiple layered structure, including the use of colours, which are some very important considerations. I also admire his production skills.
In addition, the gallery also shows the use of lines on ceramic containers and the different colours that are used to bring out different feelings. It is worthwhile to learn the rhythm created by the fine lines and the large blocks of highly saturated and vibrant colours.They make the modelling structure of the ceramic vessel itself more prominent and emphasised.
“Matthew Chambers specialises in ceramic sculptures constructed of multiple sections built on the potter’s wheel. Finished with integral colour, unglazed but polished, each piece expresses an abstract beauty through its formal qualities of depth, pattern, and repetition.”
Chambers’ dedication to the potter’s wheel and the versatility of stoneware clay has enabled him to push the boundaries of ceramic sculpture. Many sections – often coloured with oxides and stains – are individually thrown on the wheel to produce a constructed symmetry, rhythm and serenity. An awareness of the exponential possibilities of clay and the impact of refining minor details within a repetitive process have elevated his work beyond conventional ceramic sculpture, culminating in works of abstract beauty and wonder.“
For me I can intuitively feel the visual impact of this multiple layered structure, including the use of colours, which are some very important considerations. I also admire his production skills.
In addition, the gallery also shows the use of lines on ceramic containers and the different colours that are used to bring out different feelings. It is worthwhile to learn the rhythm created by the fine lines and the large blocks of highly saturated and vibrant colours.They make the modelling structure of the ceramic vessel itself more prominent and emphasised.
