Chris Timms

Artist Statement

Having spent my career in Arts and Education, I’m now back to sculpting clay  and embracing a varied style to exploit its natural spontaneous qualities with a little creative chaos. I make individual pieces using the wheel, my hands, and whatever else I can find to form my ideas, sometimes with purpose, often with surprise. I mainly work with clay mixed with grog, a rough sand that adds texture and interest. My palette is minimal, because the clay is the star. My goal is to make pots with character, perfectly imperfect pieces that are meant to be loved, touched, and used.

Bowl. Stoneware white clay with underglaze colour and transparent glaze. 29cm diameter
Slab pot. Stoneware black and white clays with crackle white glaze. Base 8cm x 8cm height 30cm.
Slab pot. Stoneware black and white clays with crackle white glaze. Base 8cm x 8cm height 30cm.
Tall pot. Stoneware black clay with wax and crackle white glaze. Base 9cm x 9cm height 46cm.
Tall pot. Stoneware black clay with wax and crackle white glaze. Base 9cm x 9cm height 46cm.
Moon Jar. Stoneware black clay with white crackle glaze. Diameter 18cm.
Moon Jar. Stoneware black clay with white crackle glaze. Diameter 18cm.