I use ceramics as a canvas, as a surface on which to explore ideas surrounding mathematics and art. Deconstructing Renaissance paintings to their fundamental elements, unearthing hidden geometric structures that reside beneath the surface. I carve each vessel by hand with an aim to increase the complexity and precision of detail to appear mechanically manufactured.
I call this aesthetic ‘anti-digital’.
The patterns derived from each painting are determined by significant points in the image, which are mapped onto the surface of the vessels using pins and paper. The holes left behind
dictate where I carve, generating an added challenge by creating irregular intervals in the surfaces.
I combine materials in order to produce the highest possible contrast in colour and texture: clean,
smooth, white porcelain against dark, burnt wood; grogged clay partially covered by a glassy shell.
Juxtaposed to toy with the idea of producing a subtle feeling of discomfort in the viewer.
Carving each vessel by hand is a very slow and meditative process that allows space for reflection.
Once the vessel is complete the narrative is hidden, just as structure of the painting before it.
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Future Exhibitions and Events
'Cockpit Arts Summer Festival of Making', open studios event 12th - 14th June
Cockpit Arts Deptford, London, SE8 2020
'Homo Faber 2020' 10th September - 11th October
San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Italy 2020
Past Exhibitions
'Collect 2020', exhibiting with Cavaliero Finn
Somerset House, London 2020
'Alter', presented by Cavaliero Finn 2019
Fitzrovia Chapel, London
'Tactile Minds' 2018
The House Mill, Bromley-by-Bow, London
The New Craftsmen, Mayfair, London
'British Craft: The Miami Edit' , (on show in London) 2018
A collaboration with The Crafts Council and The New Craftsmen.
The New Craftsmen, Mayfair, London
'British Craft: The Miami Edit' , 2017A collaboration with The Crafts Council and The New Craftsmen.
Form Miami, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Chalayan Store, London 2017
'Leah Jensen: On Show', London Craft Week 2017
The New Craftsmen, Mayfair, London
'Contemporary Living: Art, Craft & Design' 2017
Christie’s, South Kensington, London
'Craft and Ingenuity', as part of The London Design Festival 2015
The New Craftsmen, Mayfair, London
'Portal 2015' 2015
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Wales
'New Designers, One Year On'2015
Business Design Centre, Islington, London
'Elements of Craft', as part of The London Design Festival 2014