Sculture by Hilary Simms
nautilus by hilary simms
After working for a number of years in a small industrial ceramics workshop, my passion was to return to the hand building techniques of coiling and pinching the clay, slowly coaxing the clay into the desired form.
A trip to The Gambia provided the inspiration for my Nautilus collection. Shells and bones were collected on a deserted beach and these natural forms influenced my current work. The naked Raku finish seems to bring the forms to life. It is a very surprising and exciting way to finish my work. In addition to the links below you can find me this year in the market at Art in Action 19th - 22nd July 2012