Jill Tattersall Ceramics

Artist statement

My work is really about opposites - matt and shiny, black and white, the smooth whiteness of porcelain and the earthy texture of grogged stoneware clays.

I am absorbed by the quiet process of throwing simple cylindrical forms with porcelain and the care and focus needed to finish and decorate it. I love the striking contrast with the excitement of raku firing; the smoke, the heat and the sometimes surprising outcomes.

There is always more to explore and experience.

About me

I first studied ceramics as part of my art A Level at school and still remember the shock of my exam piece exploding in the kiln! After school I studied fashion and textiles at art college. However my passion for ceramics continued during this time when I visited Brick Lane each week and brought home a vase from the 50's and 60's. After college I set up an independent fashion company with 2 friends before working in textile design studios. I then taught drawing, graphic design, 3D and print in further education for many years. During this time I developed a strong interest in ceramics and a desire to improve my throwing on the wheel . I continue to be excited by the possibilities of the unexpected when experimenting with ceramic processes.

My work is wheel thrown and decorated by me at Cernamic Studio, Stoke Newington, London. I have been a member of this dynamic and inspirational studio since 2020.