About me

I was first introduced to pottery by a studio potter, in Malawi then introduced to design thinking and ceramic manufacturing techniques during my BA 3D Designer Maker programme at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent. My work revolves around the dialogue that happens between the maker and the material during the creative process, mostly through material investigation and process-led approaches. Some of my forms are influenced by traditional Korean pottery due to my heritage and interest in the historical and cultural aspects of clay. Through my work, I want to continue to grow my personal language as a maker by looking at the traditional and cultural significances of this craft, aiming for a higher quality of making.

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Projects

• UntitledIn this project, I continued my material investigation in terracotta and found its malleability favorable. After throwing a few terracotta cylinders on the wheel, I took the batt off and threw it on the table. From the impact of the fall and the weight of gravity, these two pieces were formed.
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  JasperIn this Live Project, I looked at creating something new and innovative for Wedgwood using one of its iconic materials 'Jasper'. It's an ever-changing sculptural piece that promotes the behaviour of play. Each component can be rearranged and placed on top of the other. From this, one can take a break from the digital world to play with these objects, allowing for a digital detox.
• Na-ye JubyeongThis collection questions traditional techniques and processes. The form is loosely inspired by the Korean Jubyeong.
• BroochMaking a brooch with copper and using techniques such as pierce sawing and soldering.
• Wood and CeramicsSugar? Honey? Candy? Empty jars waiting for their purpose to be fulfilled. The clay body is stoneware and the lids wood turned on the lathe.
• Overflow of ColoursCombining wood and ceramics, the overflow of colours was a nice finishing touch to these sets. The ceramic pieces are plaster moulds, casted with white KGM slip and the base wood turned and polished.

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Work history

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Freelance DesignerHallmark Cards
Aug 2022 - Sep 2022Bradford, United KingdomFreelance
Answering a project brief by creating a series of paper samples using my ceramic pieces as a source of inspiration.
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AssistantMargaret O'Rorke Lighting
Jun 2022 - Nov 2022Oxford, United KingdomPart Time
Assisting with maintaining the studio by preparing clay, mixing slips, glazes and supervising kiln firings. Helping the production line of slip casting, mould making and model making. Organising costing sheets and paperwork, and chasing down orders to prepare for exhibitions

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Skills

• Design
• Pottery
• Ceramics
• Ceramic Design
• Craftmanship

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Staffordshire University
Aug 2019Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF, UK

Awards

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The Ray Reynolds Memorial AwardShelley Group
Was awarded the Department of Art and Design Shelley Group Award for Ceramic Excellence at Staffordshire University in 2022
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One to watchKeith Brymer Jones
Was awarded the Department of Art and Design Keith Brymer Jones – One to Watch Award (BA) 3D Designer Maker at Staffordshire University in 2022

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