Projects
Thames Matter
This project investigates a sense of place through materiality. Taking an exploratory approach, Neve Beill walked along areas of the River Thames, collecting clay and a range of rocks, sand, bone, and found objects to create a collection of works titled Thames Matter.
Perpetual Ash
Perpetual Ash is a ceramic collection glazed with cigarette ash, a unique waste material. The clay is sourced from local construction sites, while the ash is collected from pub gardens. The project explores how overlooked waste can be repurposed into refined ceramic surfaces, addressing themes of reuse, sustainability, and human behaviour.
Waste Materials
In the Uk thousands of tonnes of clay is excavated, during construction projects, each year. This is often classed as 'waste' and sent to landfills. The projects and work in this section aims to utilise this unused material.
Isle of Wight
ISLE OF VECTIS AND THE GARDEN ISLE
Two separate projects based around foraged materials collected along the coastline of the Isle of Wight. The, Isle of Vectis, features work inspired by Roman Pottery and specific location along the Island. Each piece has been glazed using natural ash glazes created from site specific materials. The Garden Isle features forms inspired by Isle of Wight folklore and local animals, each piece has been created from a different clay, sourced, along the island.