Jessica Dawson
Artwork for Jessica Dawson
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
My work is inspired by current and past events in my life. My ceramic female torsos reflect the strength of the ever changing female body and how women carry so much on many levels, but show no fuss. These works are created by my technique, involving sourcing branches resembling body-parts. My green men; magical, mysterious, beings of woodland and folk law, created with individual character with an added extra pair of horns! Also inspired by my daily therapeutic walks in woodland.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Following my diagnosis and treatment of a very rare form of non Hodgkins lymphoma; my art is hugely therapeutic for me. Being able to make, create and express is immensely satisfying and fulfilling. I am constantly inspired by my daily experiences, thoughts and visions.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Up and coming ceramicist-artist
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I work both from my studio at home and at CUP ceramics in Hereford.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Relevant historical qualifications include:-
1990 GCSE expressive arts
1992 Lincoln collage of art. National diploma in Artefact restoration and conservation.
1995 De Montfort university. BA honers Artefact restoration and conservation
My former art experiences gave me a grounding in many methods and techniques. My life then took a turn toward midwifery (a different type of creative energy) having recently retired from this, I find myself full circle and drawn very much back into making and creating, in a different format.
I have completed a short ceramics course at Cabalva studio, and have found my own techniques and methods along the way.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
I am fortunate to work from my studio and Gallery, Carpenters Barn, Eardisley.
Here my studio sits opposite my main source of inspiration for much of my work; the woodland.