Andrew Wicks
The surface patterns on Andrew Wicks's hand thrown porcelain vessels are inspired by patterns within the natural world, from micro organisms and corals to massive land formations. Glazes appear liquid and lucid and emphasise the textures and form.
Each vessel is treated with a water-etching process that Andrew has developed and refined over many years. The tactile surface patterns created by this technique emphasise the refined nature of the porcelain clay and make each piece very satisfying to touch.
Born 1973, Harare, Zimbabwe
Education
1995–97 Ceramics & Glass MA, The Royal College of Art, London
1992-95 WMCP Ba (Hons), University of Brighton, Brighton
1991-92 Foundation Studies in Art & Design, Leicester Polytechnic Leicester
Awards
2001 Winner Design for Scandinavia Award, Chelsea Crafts Fair
Adrian Sassoon Arts of the Kiln Award, Chelsea Crafts Fair
1999 Crafts Council Setting Up Grant
Exhibitions
2006 Red Barn Gallery, Penrith, Cumbria
Pots+, West Oxs Arts, Bampton, Oxfordshire
2005 Frosted, Crafts Council Gallery Shop, London
London Art Fair, Adrian Sassoon, London
2004 Design Collection 2004, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
2003 One Hundred Words for Snow, The City Gallery, Leicester
Public Collections
British Council
Abingdon Museum, Oxford
Crafts Council Collection, London