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Matthew Foster
Ceramics artist Matthew Foster studied Fine Art at Kent University and after winning the Seasalt Bursary in 2009, he became an apprentice at Leach Pottery in Cornwall. Alongside growing his individual practice, Matthew continues to work as the Studio Production Manager at Leach Pottery and draws much inspiration from his contemporaries there. In line with an on-going exploration of the Mingei Philosophy (focusing on the beauty of ordinary, everyday craft), he is currently exploring peasant stonewares of the Korean Yi dynasty, Gongxian pottery, Tang dynasty, and porcelain pots from the Chinese Sung period.
Maker's Story
Ceramics artist Matthew Foster studied Fine Art at Kent University and after winning the Seasalt Bursary in 2016, he became an apprentice at Leach Pottery in Cornwall. Alongside growing his individual practice, Matthew continues to work as the Studio Production Manager at Leach Pottery and draws much inspiration from his contemporaries there. In line with an on-going exploration of the Mingei Philosophy (focusing on the beauty of ordinary, everyday craft), he is currently exploring peasant stonewares of the Korean Yi dynasty, Gongxian pottery, Tang dynasty, and porcelain pots from the Chinese Sung period.
Maker's Quote
My main interests are in form, surface, gesture of making, patterns and how pots fill space. I’m always focused on the pot’s suitability to its function and aiming for an interpretation of the Mingei Philosophy.
Ceramicist
The Process
Matthew has examined pottery from around the world to question, learn and inform his pieces and each finished product communicates these discoveries. Matthew’s pottery often includes unique patterns applied using a handcrafted porcelain roller, notched with a motif of his own design. Pieces are initially thrown on the wheel and left to dry until they are firm enough to apply detail. Once bisque fired, the pot’s exterior is covered with a glaze mixed using raw materials and selected to enhance particular features.
The Process
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