This clay ceramic sculpture was built with coils slabs of terra sigillata clay. The raku sculpture was smoke fired and decorated with a light blue finish. Alison Kay draws much of her inspiration from aerodynamic forms, plants and architecture, finding a keen interest in the sharpness of straight lines and tautness of curves that spin from them. Each sculptural piece is built and inspired by a previous one, adding subtle changes that brings the creation in new directions.
Length 16
Height 24
Width 28
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©Cyril Byrne
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Alison Kay
- Ceramicist
- Shankill, Ireland
- Master Artisan
Contact
English
Hours:
By appointment only
By appointment only
Phone:
+353 (0)863431473
+353 (0)863431473
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Merging form and surface
- • Alison creates smoke fired ceramic sculptures
- • She imbues her objects with energy
- • Her vessels have a presence
Clay has been the central force in Alison Kay’s creative practice for over 40 years. Her contemporary sculptural forms contain echoes of ancient influences. They evoke a feeling of connectedness, an essence emanates from the work, reaching out to the viewer. They are pieces which seduce the mind and eye. Each object is mindfully constructed, until Alison is satisfied with its form and finish. Through her contact with the object she transfers an energy and vibrancy into the work. She has gained acclaim for her craft nationally and internationally. She has featured in exhibitions in Shanghai, London, New Jersey, and has two pieces in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland.
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Heeled Blue Wedge Form with side opening
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Wide Sky Blue Vessel with off centre opening
This clay ceramic sculpture was built with coils slabs of terra sigillata clay. The raku sculpture was smoke fired and decorated with a light blue finish. Alison Kay draws much of her inspiration from aerodynamic forms, plants and architecture, finding a keen interest in the sharpness of straight lines and tautness of curves that spin from them. Each sculptural piece is built and inspired by a previous one, adding subtle changes that brings the creation in new directions.
Length 20 cm
Width 49 cm
Height 30 cm
Photo: ©Cyril Byrne
Slim Blue Form with square opening
This clay ceramic sculpture was built with coils slabs of terra sigillata clay. The raku sculpture was smoke fired and decorated with a light blue finish. Alison Kay draws much of her inspiration from aerodynamic forms, plants and architecture, finding a keen interest in the sharpness of straight lines and tautness of curves that spin from them. Each sculptural piece is built and inspired by a previous one, adding subtle changes that brings the creation in new directions.
Length 14 cm
Width 20 cm
Height 29 cm
Photo: ©Cyril Byrne
Green form with double openings
This clay ceramic sculpture was built with coils slabs of terra sigillata clay. The raku sculpture was smoke fired and decorated with a light blue finish. Alison Kay draws much of her inspiration from aerodynamic forms, plants and architecture, finding a keen interest in the sharpness of straight lines and tautness of curves that spin from them. Each sculptural piece is built and inspired by a previous one, adding subtle changes that brings the creation in new directions.
Length 14 cm
Width 21 cm
Height 31 cm
Photo: ©Cyril Byrne
Slim Sky Blue Vessel with off centre opening
This clay ceramic sculpture was built with coils slabs of terra sigillata clay. The raku sculpture was smoke fired and decorated with a light blue finish. Alison Kay draws much of her inspiration from aerodynamic forms, plants and architecture, finding a keen interest in the sharpness of straight lines and tautness of curves that spin from them. Each sculptural piece is built and inspired by a previous one, adding subtle changes that brings the creation in new directions.
Length 16 cm
Width 29 cm
Height 34 cm
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