Ceramicist, Glaze Chemist, Maker.
Jessica moved to London to develop her practice at the Royal College of Art. During her graduation year, she was honoured to gain a distinction grade for a research paper, The Role of the Ceramicist in Space Travel. The text explored points in the history of ceramics and how they influenced the ceramic materials used within the space industry. She also received The Charlotte Fraiser Prize for glaze chemistry research.
Since graduation Jessica has continued these main research streams. Developing them into her debut collections aimed at showcasing her clay and glaze recipes, exhibiting them with institutions such as Christie's, Saatchi Art Gallery and The Royal Academy.
Projects
- noaIntroducing our debut jewellery collection, noa. Inspired by the ever-changing young volcanic islands of the South Pacific Ocean and the creatures below. This collection shows a selected palette of surfaces from our in-house glaze library. All are displayed on a porcelain base and accompanied by sterling silver to let the glazes sing their loudest.
- The Ceramicists Role In Space TravelA body of work created during my graduate year at the Royal College of Art. The project was inspired by my own research paper, The Role of the Ceramicist in Space Travel. The text explored points in the history of ceramics and how they influenced the ceramic materials used within the space industry. I was honoured to gain a distinction grade for this paper, and the Sculpture project which followed also received The Charlotte Fraiser Prize for glaze chemistry research.
- Paros MonsThis collection of small sculptures and functional trinket boxes, showcase the first (in-house recipe) clay series from Late June. These interesting forms are created by layering volcanic parian porcelain recipes. This reactive process means the outer surface can vary from rolling contours to large extruded bubbles. These recipes are based on traditional Parian Porcelain. This is a self-glazing clay body with a pearl-like sheen, inspired by the native marble of the Greek Island, Paros. Inspi
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Work history
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MakerSelf Employed
London, United KingdomFreelance
Skills
- Material Design
- Materials
- Prop Building
- Prop Making
- Prop Dressing
- Workshop Skills
- Art Assistance
- Art Fabrication
- Ceramic Artist
- Sculpture
Education
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MA Ceramics & GlassThe Royal College of Art
- London, United Kingdom
Ceramics & Glass (Practical, Research)
Awards
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The Charlotte Fraiser PrizeThe Royal College of Art
Prize for Further Research in Glaze Chemistry