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Ceramic Art London 2009
16 Feb 2009
27 February – 1st March 2009
Don't miss Ceramic Art London - your chance to meet over 75 leading makers exhibiting and selling their latest work and talent spot young emerging ceramic artists from the Royal College of Art.
Now in it's fifth year, Ceramic Art London (CAL) continues to go from strength to strength offering ceramicists a unique opportunity to showcase their work and reach new collectors. The rigorous selection procedure ensures that only the best new work is on show, promoting excellence in studio ceramics. The fair is an essential destination for anyone wishing to learn more about this dynamic artform.
Craig Mitchell, Jet Shopping, courtesy of the artist and Ceramic Art London
The diverse and exquisite pieces on show exhibit the best traditions of a centuries old medium but at the same time are vital expressions of contemporary ceramics.
Works on display range from the surreal figures and unlikely scenarios created by Craig Mitchell to Ikuko Iwamoto’s pieces which suggest the everyday in an extraordinary way. Manuel Canu encourages his material to reveal it's qualities by using direct and spontaneous mark making while Lisa Hammonds beautiful functional pieces and shino wares are inspired by time spent in the Mino area.
CAL is held in the Henry Moore and Gulbenkian galleries of the Royal College of Art so there is also the opportunity to see a display of work from the emerging stars of the RCA Ceramics and Glass department.
A free programme of events is being offered during the Fair. Talks will be given by Felicity Aylieff, Claire Curneen, Claire Twomey, Steve Dixon, Jack Doherty and Jane Perryman and there are demonstrations by Eddie Curtis and Lisa Hammond. 'Desert Island Pots' features Sir Christopher Frayling, Rector of the Royal College and previously Chair of Arts Council England.
If you want to beat the credit crunch and invest in an original piece of ceramic artwork, here is your opportunity to buy direct from the maker. Most important of all, each piece will have its own little history and whether you spend a few pounds or a few hundred you will be gaining something unique.
Lisa Hammond, Untitled, courtesy of the artist and Ceramic Art London
Win invitations to the Fair!
We have 10 Invitations (each invite admits 2) to give away for the Opening Event on Friday 27 February, 6-8pm. These invites can also give you free entry to the Fair during one day, Friday - Sunday in the event that you miss the Preview Evening.
To win an invite, simply email your name and address to ownart@artscouncil.org.uk quoting 'CAL' in the subject field by 12pm on
22 February. The lucky winners will be informed and sent the tickets in the post.
Ceramic Art London 2009
The Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore
London SW7 2E
