Ben Atkins

Artist Statement

Thrown pottery inspired by the landscape and industrial Heritage of the Midlands and the North of England. I adorn these forms with slips and glazes in a gestural fluid manner inspired by the forms and shapes of both Eastern and Western sensibilities.

Terracotta moon jar with white earthenware slip and iron glaze
Green celadon glazed moonjar with gestural slip decoration.
Green celadon glazed moonjar with gestural slip decoration.
collection of 3 large jars.
collection of 3 large jars.
Porcelain slipped medium sized moonjar with celadon glaze and copper stamp.
Porcelain slipped medium sized moonjar with celadon glaze and copper stamp.