Ceramics in the City
Remnants series 1, Lesley Risby
Once again London’s Geffrye Museum hosts Ceramics in the City, an autumn highlight for lovers of all things clay (18-20 September)
After eight years, this three-day selling fair has now become an annual fixture for London’s ceramics fans. Held in the museum’s contemporary gallery, it showcases works by 50 makers. They’re selected by a panel of judges which includes fair organiser and ceramist Karen Bunting, Christine Lalumia from the Geffrye, and Marta Donaghey of Contemporary Ceramics. The makers range from old stalwarts such as Svend Bayer whose dramatic wood-fired pots are comfortingly familiar sights on the ceramic circuit, to less well-known names such as Ingrid Saag. Look out for work by Annabel Faraday, whose striking stoneware vessels are decorated with delicate prints of maps and buildings, and Clare Crouchman who makes wall hang pieces worked with subtly coloured, gently geometric, abstract patterns.
As well as an opportunity to look and buy, there’re also free demonstrations and artist’s talks, while for the children there are special workshops including tile painting and mask makings. And if you’ve still got the energy, you could always check out the museum’s permanent collection and period room sets.
www.geffrye-museum.org.uk
