Amanda Popham, Studio Pottery, Character Jug, 2001
Amanda Popham, Studio Pottery, Character Jug, 2001
Amanda Popham studied at the Royal College of Art and came into contact with many inspirational artists, driving her to push the boundaries of her creativity and developing her highly original style. Eduardo Paolozzi was on the teaching staff and just a couple of years ahead of Amanda. Pioneers of new spirit in ceramics, Jacqui Poncelet, Alison Britton and Glenys Barton returned to the college as visiting lecturers. Her reputation was created when her work was selected by Liberty’s who she supplied for 20 years. Her unique, imaginative, hand built earthenware figures and installations show a natural spontaneity. They are also beautifully executed to the highest standard.
Her work is all hand-built earthenware decorated with underglaze colours, oxides and lustres. She says that her great pleasure in making things is that there is always another thing to make.
Amanda won the INAX prize, a Japanese sponsored design award, and she is also a member of The Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
Her work is highly sought after.
This example, produced in 2001, is both decorative and playful.
Measures 21.5cm in height and 17cm in width.
In excellent condition.