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About

As a porcelain ceramicist working on the wheel, my artistic practice is deeply rooted in the serene landscapes of the South Downs National Park, nestled on the edge of the Goodwood estate. This tranquil environment profoundly influences my work, inspiring a sense of elegance and calm that I strive to capture in each piece.

 

I focus on creating forms that embody simplicity and grace, emphasizing the beauty of clean lines and smooth surfaces. I use minimal colour, using the Neriage technique and this allows the colour to create its own landscape and movement.  Guided by the ancient techniques of porcelain craftsmanship I endeavour to reflect both the timeless elegance and the modern aesthetic. 

 

Through my pieces, I aim to evoke a meditative experience, encouraging a moment of pause and reflection in the bustle of life. I believe that the objects we surround ourselves with can influence our emotional landscape, and I aspire for my work to serve as a gentle reminder of tranquility and harmony.

 

Exhibitions​ and Commissions

​​        2025 - Celebrating Ceramics, Waterperry Gardens - 11th - 13th July

2025 - Potfest by the Lake - 20th - 22nd June

2025 - Chichester Open Studios - 17th & 18th, 24th, 25th and 26th May

2025 - Potfest at Glynde - 25th - 27th April

 

2024 - Eggsibition Chichester Festival Theatre 2nd Oct - 24th November

2024 - Petersfield Museum South Downs Open exhibition 22nd Oct - 1st Feb

2024 - Celebrating Ceramics - 19th-21st July

2024 - Chichester Open Studios - 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th and 27th May

2024 - Craft Festival Bovey Tracey - 7th-9th June

2024 - Potfest at Glynde -10th -12th May

2024 - Modern Makers Exhibition, Presented by Oxmarket Contemporary

 

2022 - Selected for Oxmarket Contemporary Open Exhibition.

2022 - Gallery 57, Arundel.  Linear Expression - Ceramic work.

2018 - Solo exhibition - Parallel Worlds - Hampstead School of Art Gallery

2017 Commissioned by Pamela Howard for quilt to be used as central design focus for ‘Charlotte – a Tri-Coloured Play with Music’ being produced in Canada.

2012 --- 2019 Chichester Open Studio Art Trail - exhibition at The Textile Space, Charlton, West Sussex

2012 - Commission of Re-furbishment of Clubhouse at Cowdray Polo Club 

2012 ---  Showcase - Group exhibition at Pallant House Gallery

2010 ​---  Chelsea Flower Show, Myburgh Designs and Jasper & Co stand

2002 - 2005  - Undertook merchandise design for Chichester Festival Theatre,
Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival meeting.

Awards

2022 - Accepted to Find A Maker

2019 - Accepted as a Crafts Council Associate

 

2017 - Accepted on to the Crafts Council Directory

2013 - 2015 ---  Awarded 2014 Sussex Woman of the Year in Arts​

Talks

2024 - The Power of Craft at Oxmarket Contemporary

2019 – Produced and hosted Talking Textiles at Assembly Rooms Chichester with guest speakers; Ann Sutton MBE, Ptolemy Mann, Claire Benn and Kassia St Clair

 

2015 - Guest Speaker and judge at the WI “100 Not Out”  centenary event at the Weald and Downland Museum

Teaching​

2013 - 2020  ---  Teaching exclusively at The Textile Space, developing my own work and working to private commission

2010

---  Teaching at Hans Feibusch Club, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

---  Desconocida Unknown Ukjent - embroidery workshop, Pallant House Gallery

---  Chichester Art Trail Artist Educator for Pallant House Gallery - various workshops for children

 

 

 

 

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Deborah talking textiles

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