Elli Carr

Elli Carr, a sculptor with a foundation in drawing and sculpture, earned a Post Graduate Degree at The City and Guilds School of Art. Shifting from figurative clay and bronze casting, Elli returned to clay, focusing on direct engagement and firing. Employing hand-building techniques like coiling and pinching, Elli aims to fuse sculptural aesthetics with functionality, creating pieces that are both beautiful and useful.

Elli likes to make work that showcases the clay's once soft and pliable nature, akin to a material. For the Wave Bowl, she aimed to create the sensation that it had been crafted from a material like velvet, capturing the way light falls on its folds. This approach is evident next to her creations in the catalogue, where the unique texture and dynamism of her pieces are highlighted.

Jason Lock

Jason's woodworking journey took an unexpected turn after a life-altering accident left him wheelchair-bound. Turning to woodturning as both therapy and creative outlet, he honed his skills to craft mesmerising pieces blending wood and resin. Through innovative pouring techniques, Jason creates intricate designs resembling celestial bodies and aquatic scenes, showcasing both his technical prowess and indomitable spirit.

This handcrafted maple burl wood sculpture originates from a Stowmarke garden, sculpted to reveal natural textures. The unique feature includes embedded barbwire, preserved in its original form. Crafted through traditional methods, the sculpture stands 23 inches tall, with a 19-inch round base, reflecting 50 hours of meticulous handwork. The heavy piece is turned on a traditional wood lathe, creating a distinctive and captivating art piece.

Steve Cook

Steve's Modern Ceramic creations draw inspiration from a diverse palette—sci-fi, typography, science, and the simplicity of Nordic and Japanese design. His work is a harmonious blend of brutalist lines and the playful spirit of Lego. In crafting, Steve melds tradition and innovation, fusing ancient techniques with a contemporary design ethos. Each piece is a testament to his commitment to finding harmony through this unique fusion. Sustainability is at the heart of Steve's studio. Materials, especially clay, are chosen for their natural abundance, with every decision made mindfully. Steve's belief is clear: the ultimate responsibility lies in creating work that stands as a testament to pride, desire, and longevity.

This piece plays with translucency and light, using hand-thrown porcelain for the body of the vessel which attains a slight translucency when fired, combined with a CNC machined and hand finished marble lid where the different thicknesses of marble also allow light to pass through in different ways. The minimalist form is interrupted by small patches of green glaze and a simple incised shape which is filled with polished silver powder, catching small reflections of light. Despite the translucent materials the form is enclosed - containing darkness but inviting light in.