LINDA FINCH  - CERAMICS AND ART

Her work over recent years has been pottery focused, however in 2019 she decided to side step into figurative sculpture.  This decision also coincided with a move in studio spaces from New England House to Rosehill.   Both have proved to be an  exciting venture for her and Linda looks forward to sharing her development with you.

Earlier Work

Linda's early work developed out of a fascination with pattern. Experiments with throwing different coloured clays on the wheel lead her to create vessels with diverse and unique patterns in rich tones. Each vessel was a one-off decorative piece, but some were functional, depending on the finish.   In 2006, shorly after graduating, she was selected to showcase work at Setting Out 06. This prestigious exhibition is organised each year by the Craft Potters Association to launch new graduates in their ceramic careers.   Linda was 1 of 24 ceramicists to exhibit work.  

Over the past few years Linda developed and refined a range of tableware called 'Bird Chatter' pottery.    The design of which originating from a series of quick sketches of birds in the garden.   Each piece features birds 'chatting' on a washing line and each design is hand drawn into the clay and later fired with coloured oxides and glaze. These are unique pieces of pottery. 

Mugs, Jugs, Jars and plates are available to buy direct from Linda and are food safe.

Past work has also seen Linda make a range of tiles for practical and decorative purposes.   Again the inspiration for these tiles was fuelled by her love of pattern.  If you would like to know more/see images of my work please go to my Instagram page for work in progress.  @finchceramics_art

Education:

BTEC Art and Design Foundation Diploma, South Downs College, Eastbourne BA (Hons) Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics, majoring in Ceramics, with Wood as Minor. University of Brighton