Deana Moore Ceramics

I specialise in hand-made pottery in earthenware clay mainly using the coiling technique. As each piece is crafted and individually glazed and hand-decorated,each piece is different and unique. Having always been interested in history and early ceramics, I aim to capture the essence of tradition and ancient craftsmanship of hand building, infusing it into contemporary piece. Most of my pieces are asymmetrical and glazed.

My work is low fired to 1100 and therefore more economical in energy use. I make up all my own glazes and test for new colours and combinations in my workshop.

My inspirations for the use of colour come from nature and from the screen prints by Terry Frost , Barbara Rae and Patrick Heron who use strong vibrant colours in their work, the clashing of colours. Living in sometimes a dreary wet climate, I like joyful colour in my living space and agree with what Guy Taplin, the sculptor said ‘Art must add to life’.

I felt honored that my work was chosen as the ‘Coiling Showcase’ for a book titled ‘Complete Pottery Techniques’ published by Dorling Kindersly in 2019.  The greatest compliment I had was when a ceramic tutor, who was not a hand builder, thought one of my tripod pieces had been machine made, not made by hand through slabbing and coiling due to its finish.