Ceramic by Hilary Stirling

White Cliffs of Dover‘ by Hilary Stirling

HILARY STIRLING

Hilary Stirling is a potter working in high-fired stoneware. Her ceramic work is organic and reflects the shapes and textures of the beaches and Downs of Sussex.

Hilary makes dishes and bowls but her preference is for landscape and seascape plaques which depict scenes of Sussex. She fires to 12.60 degrees centigrade and makes her own glazes using wood ash and recycled glass. Her clay is a blend of local Sussex clay which gives the body a rustic, organic finish. Hilary gives talks across East and West Sussex about the influence and inspiration of her work as well as talks about New Zealand ceramics and iconic potters such as Josiah Wedgwood.

Hilary now also makes watercolour paintings, mostly flowers and landscapes which reflect her interest in Asian art and Chinese watercolours.

Medium/artform: Ceramics

Contact: 01273 461346

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