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Tina Vlassopulos
London-based ceramicist Tina Vlassopulos is one of the leading hand-builders of sculptural forms. With a BA Honors in ceramics from Bristol Polytechnic, numerous awards to her name, and international exhibitions, Tina makes pieces that are full of latent energy and movement. Their energy emanates from in the twists, curves and spirals that feature in Tina’s work and make it so distinctive. Each piece is made of carefully burnished earthenware which has a strong elemental quality and shifts her work away from our traditional familiarities and perceptions of ceramics.
Maker's Story
London-based ceramicist Tina Vlassopulos is one of the leading hand-builders of sculptural forms. With a BA Honors in ceramics from Bristol Polytechnic, numerous awards to her name, and international exhibitions, Tina makes pieces that are full of latent energy and movement. Their energy emanates from in the twists, curves and spirals that feature in Tina’s work and make it so distinctive. Each piece is made of carefully burnished earthenware which has a strong elemental quality and shifts her work away from our traditional familiarities and perceptions of ceramics.
Maker's Quote
“My aim was to attempt to express human qualities in abstract form and enable the viewer to contemplate friendship, the importance of conversation and the mysterious mutual attraction of two people.”
The Process
Inspired by performing arts, Tina instils a sense of movement and precise balance into each piece. Drawing visual ideas from organic, natural shapes, Tina’s pieces are made through a range of hand-building techniques, including coiling, slabbing and pinching. Once each shape has been formed, Tina uses a metal or wooden rib to scrape down each piece and then burnishes them with a metal spoon to achieve a flawlessly smooth and tactile surface, before firing at 940°C.
The Process
