Clare Crouchman Website designed by Kiff

In 1993-5 Clare Crouchman lived in Japan and studied ceramics with a Japanese potter. On her return to the UK she achieved an MA in Ceramics at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. During this time she combined her previous experiences, including those from her first degree in History and Art, to produce abstract work within a two-dimensional format. In her work she uses many different types of clay including T-material, crank and Limoges porcelain. The clays are layered and inlayed into each other to build up a richly textured image. Fine lines are etched directly into the clay and a subtle use of oxides and glaze further enhances the surface quality. 'Within my work I aim to harness a balance between order and disorder and therefore to create a dynamic between the carefully selected elements. Inspiration is drawn from rhythmical and repetitive patterns in the landscape. Recently, a trip to New York has drawn my attention to the urban landscape created by modern cities" Clare is happy to undertake commissions from both private and corporate clients.