Hilary LaForce makes one off ceramic pieces inspired by both natural objects and ancient classical vessels, with tactile, textural surfaces and vibrant colours.

The influence of the elements: wind, water ,earth and fire; are both implied and literally employed in the execution of the pots themselves.

The majority of the pieces are coil built while others are made with slip and press moulds. Having worked for many years in terra-cotta with matt alkaline glazes, white stoneware or porcelain are now the preferred clays. The higher firing temperatures required create much more integration of clay and glaze, allowing the opportunity to experiment with the chemical interactions of many raw materials and oxides which remain inert at earthenware temperatures.

Glazes are applied in multiple layers until the desired or sometimes the unexpected effect is achieved. Currently the work is following two themes: the azure blues and turquoises;and the pale oyster glazes;both have eroded and volcanic surfaces in varying combinations.

Background

Ipswich school of art. 1976-78
B.A. Hons. West Surrey College of Art and Design, Farham 1978-81

Selected Exhibitions

Exhibited at Chelsea Crafts Fair 1988/90/92
Demonstrated Art in Action, Waterperry 1990/91/93
Solo exhibition, The Orangery, Holland Park, London. 1992/94/96/98
Courcoux & Coucoux contemporary arts. 1993/95/96
Decorative arts today, Bonhams, London 1989
Beaux arts, Bath; solo 1989
Kyoto arts, Hong Kong arts centre 1989
The Barbican centre, london 1989

Forthcoming Exhibition:

Hilary will be exhibiting at Artscape, The Art Barn, Old Rectory, Preston Bagot, Henley in Arden - from May 21st - 30th 2011.

www.oldrecaccom.com

For further details, click the link below:

Artscape Event

For a calender of 'Art Barn' events, click below:

Art Barn Event Calender

For directions, click below:

Directions to Artscape

Other Forthcoming Exhibitions:

9th July -29th August 2011
Featured Artist at Court Barn Museum
Church Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6JE
www.courtbarn.org.uk

5th,6th & 7th August 2011
ART IN CLAY
Hatfield House
Hertfordshire
www.artinclay.org

8th September - 1st October 2011
Albany Gallery
74b Albany Street
Cardiff
CF24 3RS
www.albanygallery.com

Hilary's work is available through selected galleries in the u.k., from the showroom at Dorn Hill pottery studio and from Mill Dene Gardens in Blockley, Gloucestershire.

For details of current work for sale and for more information, please use the contact link above.