David Hodgkinson
Media or specialism: Ceramics
Born on the Wirral, my Art education was at Cardiff School of Art and then Bath Academy of Art. For many years I was involved in developing Art and Design education in Cheshire, but having now retired I have set up my studio in North Wales.
My work is based on a longstanding fascination with patterns found within both the rural and urban landscape. The starting points of my current work are based on observed pathways or routes found within the landscape. These are recorded as drawings / collages which are then used to inform the 3D work.
My work is predominantly thrown and is mainly based on a range of bowl shapes. The use of this timeless vessel form allows them to be seen as a blank canvas on to which variations can be applied. This is done using a number of methods. With the stoneware pieces these tend to use incising and cutting into the surface to apply pattern. With the porcelain pieces these are often celadon glazed with screen printed decals applied to the surface.
The final results often change as a result of the making process, which I hope brings greater spontaneity to the work. It is also why I tend to work on a series of pieces, producing a number of variants on a particular theme.
My main influences have been Gordon Baldwin and Elizabeth Fritsch
Contact details - davidhodg123@aol.com
Media or specialism: Ceramics
Born on the Wirral, my Art education was at Cardiff School of Art and then Bath Academy of Art. For many years I was involved in developing Art and Design education in Cheshire, but having now retired I have set up my studio in North Wales.
My work is based on a longstanding fascination with patterns found within both the rural and urban landscape. The starting points of my current work are based on observed pathways or routes found within the landscape. These are recorded as drawings / collages which are then used to inform the 3D work.
My work is predominantly thrown and is mainly based on a range of bowl shapes. The use of this timeless vessel form allows them to be seen as a blank canvas on to which variations can be applied. This is done using a number of methods. With the stoneware pieces these tend to use incising and cutting into the surface to apply pattern. With the porcelain pieces these are often celadon glazed with screen printed decals applied to the surface.
The final results often change as a result of the making process, which I hope brings greater spontaneity to the work. It is also why I tend to work on a series of pieces, producing a number of variants on a particular theme.
My main influences have been Gordon Baldwin and Elizabeth Fritsch
Contact details - davidhodg123@aol.com
