Alex Allpress - Ceramist

Alex Allpress Ceramics Most of my childhood was spent outdoors playing on the family farm. To many people, the fens can be a bleak flat place to be ; but I think it’s a stunningly beautiful place. From the bright yellow and green colours of spring which you can see for miles, to the bright blue skies and golden fields of summer. Even in the winter when a blanket of snow has fallen the sight can be awe-inspiring. One of the real specialities of the fens is its sunsets. With vast skies the sunsets are huge, with bright reds, yellows and oranges filling the space. Nature is a big part of my life.

I’m trying to capture the essence of life and growth that is all around me. In a way he is letting nature take its course. For further inquires or commissions From the window of my studio, I’m looking over an old gravel pit, which over the years has turned into a beautiful natural area, where nature has reclaimed something that was just a hole in the ground, but is now a pond with life in it. Along side the Fine Art Ceramic Sculptural work, is the Home Range, which is different, beautiful and ready to use at home.

To bring artistic pieces of work into the home but which can be used on a daily basis. I’ve been working on simple bowls and platter designs, and keeping similar methods of glazing to that of sculptural pieces. Instead of the oxides, I’m using much more brighter and vibrant colours that you find in nature.

Prices range from small @ £12.00 to Large centre-pieces @ £80.00 They are all slip cast in white earthenware clay and glazed in mint green and cream, and all dish washer safe !

Hand built ceramic sculpture for the home and garden. White or richly glazed ovum and naturalforms. Water features and garden sculpture available by commission. Full serving set on commission, in a range of natural colours. Design for...Indoors and Outdoors