2023

Zoe Marsh

Artist Statement

Zo Marsh Artist Statement 2023

My work is mainly ceramic, yet textile in origin. I decorate the surface of my handmade tiles using both traditional and digital techniques sometimes adding wire for contrast.

Living near Wirksworth, the stunning views inspire me on a daily basis. Recent landscapes have been larger and more ambitious. I have also started to work to commission.

During lockdown I found an old travel journal. This was the start of a new direction into cityscapes, beginning with Florence, Venice, Rome and Barcelona. These textile and ceramic pieces are an attempt to capture the excitement and pure artistry of these beautiful cities.

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‘Surf’ Hand-made ceramic tiles 120 x 30cm. After a week of body boarding in North Devon, this is my attempt to capture a sense of the power of the ocean from a swimmer’s eye

‘Venice Re-imagined ‘ Hand-made ceramic tiles 100 x 50cm . An ornate chandelier lights up a city of water and glass

‘Brassington’ Hand- made ceramic tiles, wire 120 x 60cm (approx). Commissioned for an ex-villager and inspired by the view of Brassington across the farm land from Hognaston.

‘Italian Squares’ Hand-made ceramic tiles 65 x 65cm. Roman architecture, Renaissance paintings and street art happily coexist