BCB

BCB

This year was the British Ceramics Biennial in Stoke on Trent.  I’ve been before and thoroughly enjoyed it.  This year, I got to visit with my fellow students, Rob and Cath from Uni Lancs.  It was a fun day.

We’ve spent most of the last year watching Susan Halls complete her contribution for the event and it’s been a pleasure to see.  Susan is a very warm and generous career ceramic artist who has helped us all immensely along the way.  Seeing her ‘Foldy Things’ emerge has been fabulous.  It’s good to see the whole project from start to finish being built and to watch the challenges and frustrations along with the triumphs and the satisfaction.

Rob asked us to pick out our favourites and our dislikes.  For me, Susan’s work was my favourite in the Awards section, but I felt that may have been influenced by my extra knowledge.  I'm not being drawn in to my dislikes in a public domain.

As my take home from the whole event, I have opted for Katherine Breaks, Fledgling (see pics below). I love everything about it.  The subject matter, the detail, the way it is so lifelike, the presentation.  A work well completed with a strong concept that works for me.

The BCB never disappoints as there is always something to capture your imagination.  And ultimately, this is Stoke, so there are always sneaky oatcakes to be scoffed too!