Open Studio: Tamsyn Trevorrow

Sculptural ceramics inspired by the land and sea.

My work explores the material effects of time on the natural world, in particular the interaction between land and sea and the ever changing landscape of these liminal spaces. I use colour, form and texture to transmute the temporal into experience. The beautiful and rugged landscape surrounded by coastline of Cornwall, as well as the Cornish mines, mine deposits and boat/shipwrecks, all offer a rich source of inspiration. Their structures and weathered and corroded textures are reflected in the construction of my clay forms.

I returned to live and work in west Cornwall, after extended periods of time in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Working, studying and teaching in potteries across these countries gave me new languages of construction and sculpture, as well as recognising the universality of symbols such as the spiral.

The spiral represents movement and regeneration, I am drawn to the shape, the form of a shell or the curl of a wave, both hold within them the spiral. The land and sea with its wealth of colour and endless energy and how the movement of water obeys the same harmonics which conditions the growth of shells. This simple yet powerful movement flows within parts of my work adding different dimensions, as does the smooth slick of colour to the otherwise rugged and weathered exterior.

All work will be outside in the garden some covered some not to keep everyone distanced and safe.

Work comprises of large outdoor sculptures, smaller interior pieces and jewellery.

https://tamsyntrevorrowceramics.myfreesites.net/