| PLEASE NOTE – Although the physical open studio events for 2020 have been cancelled, you can continue to discover and support Nottinghamshire artists & makers in these ‘virtual studios’ and by exploring the OSNotts website. |
From Sun 24 May at 10am, follow the:
UPTON VIRTUAL STUDIOS TRAIL
CERAMICS
Simple but highly considered thrown & altered functional forms juxtaposed against complex & rich wood fired surfaces.
Guest of Susan Isaac
07531 698844
www.carlgrayceramics.co.uk
f: carlgrayceramics
Although passionate about ceramics for decades I pursued a career in graphic design, somehow ending up as a Building Society manager! In 2002 I started a ceramics evening class which culminated in me studying at Loughborough University where, in 2013, I was awarded an MA in Studio Ceramics.
In 2007 I joined Rufford Wood Firing Society and went on to Chair the group, initiating its move to its current home at Thoresby. Wood-firing is central to my practice in terms of the aesthetic that it imparts as well as its relatively low environmental impact compared with other methods of firing.
CARL GRAY – STUDIO
I am a 21st Century nomad! Much of my work is made in an outbuilding adjoining my home in Bassingham. I teach ceramics at Lincoln and Newark Colleges where I make work outside of teaching hours. I fire at Hill Holt Wood, Norton Disney, where I have my kiln site.
CARL GRAY – WORK
The functional wheel thrown things that I make are simple yet highly considered. The sometimes altered work is precisely made but with spontaneous making marks. I use my own blend of clays which responds well to wood-firing. Complex surfaces develop from firing with wood, flame and ash painting the work.
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- Carl Gray – Flat shoulder vessels
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- Carl Gray – Handless jugs
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- Carl Gray – Lidded jars
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- Carl Gray – Mugs
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- Carl Gray – Oil pouring bottles
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- Carl Gray – Square bowls
