Each year the members of the Inner City Clayworkers invite graduating students who might like to apply for Gallery Experience. These students complete a form and present their work at a special meeting at the Gallery. The Gallery members then vote on the basis of the work, presentation, enthusiasm and the general ability to take on the work required to help run the Gallery. Those selected are then offered the opportunity to experience all that it takes to be involved in the Clayworkers Gallery for twelve months. After this time they may apply for full membership. The number chosen depends on the number of permanent members occupying the space.
This year, 2011, we have one Gallery Experience member, who will exhibit throughout the year and have their own exhibition which will be from
26th May - 13th June


Inga Svendsen

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Prior to my foray with clay, I trained as a textile designer and worked for well over a decade in my design studio in Kings Cross. Ceramics felt like a natural transition and my textile background is evident in my ceramic work, with the focus being form, pattern and colour.

The vessels are made of thin slabs of porcelain paper clay, covered with metallic oxides and ceramic stains, high fired and polished to produce a satin sheen with subtle undulations to handle. The decoration penetrates the wall structure, beyond the surface and permeates through the clay body; enabling the embellishment to be viewed both internally and externally.

Each piece is sealed with my makers mark.

 

 



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