Jean Sampson
Artwork for Jean Sampson
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
My practise revolves around the ways of forming my chosen material, mostly porcelain with some stoneware, combining shapes and controlling the firing process, always in an experimental way. Throwing is usually at the heart of what I do, but viewed as a way of shaping the clay and a starting point for the finished piece. My work is about the juxtaposition of basic shapes and how they work together.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Taking joy from the way things look, creating a piece of work from a thought.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
I am a ceramicist
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I teach pottery at Cabalva ceramics and at Mid Wales Arts, Caersws, where I built an environmentally friendly wood kiln.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
BA (Hons) 3D Design Bristol Polytechnic 1979 - 1982
MA (Ceramics and Maker Cardiff Metropolitan University 2022 - 2024
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
Catalyst - Umbrella Arts, Cardiff 4th - 18th November 2024
Catalyst - CSAD Cardiff Metropolitan University 18th - 28th Feb 2025
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Powys