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Toni De Jesus

  • Ceramicist
  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • Rising Star
Toni De Jesus Ceramicist
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Creations that shift perspectives

  • • Toni is influenced by the history and ethos of the studio pottery movement in the UK
  • • His work with ceramics is mostly autobiographical
  • • He manifests his thoughts and feelings through the objects he makes

Despite finding freedom in creative outlets, Toni De Jesus never actively thought of pursuing a career in arts and crafts. He discovered ceramics in the art department of his school in the UK, to where he moved from native Portugal in 2008. His tutors, spotting his talent, encouraged him to take an art foundation course. “My passion really ignited when I went to study at Cardiff Metropolitan University, under the guidance of Duncan Ayscough, Natasha Mayo and Claire Curneen.” After graduating, in 2018, he continued to use the facilities at the university. “The Incubation Space was an opportunity for me to develop my work whilst shifting my mind towards the business side, dealing with customers, collectors, artists, a range of venues and organisations.”

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Works

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The Passage of Enormity (left), Transposition (right)

These are two coiled porcelain sculptures with a light pink glazed interior. The coiled elements in Transposition are held in place by string dipped in slip. The Passage of Enormity features coiled extrusions on the surface, which mean it does not have a set position of display.

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Encher o Saco

This coiled porcelain sculpture has a flux added to the clay body, which made it deflate during firing. It also has pompon balls on the surface, which have been dipped in a stained slip.

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Collection of Ginger Jars

Here is a grouping of three different sized porcelain Ginger Jars. They consist of a vessel and a lid that are glazed light pink on the inside. A coiled terracotta plinth is included to elevate the work, making it stand out.

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Amor-Perfeito

Nantgarw porcelain was used to make this coiled vessel. The lettering placed around it spells “Amor-Perfeito”, which is Portuguese for “Pansy”. The surface of the vessel, sprinkled with pansy decals and gold lustre, is finished with a transparent glaze.

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Tea for One

A coiled porcelain sculpture portraying a tea set, Tea for One has a light pink glaze that fuses some elements to the tray. Exploring the notion of functionality, only the sugar bowl is not attached to the tray.

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