A Passion for Lacquer

Hello to all Steemites.... I am a Bristol based ceramic artist who has a passion for painting with lacquers onto ceramics. 

Intro...................

I first developed my idea of working with stains, dyes and lacquers on to ceramics at Loughborough and the Royal College of Art and Design. My work has been exhibited at the British Crafts Centre, Museums and "Artist Potters Now", Oxfordshire County Museum Services & Sotheby’s, where I was invited to exhibit my work in a touring exhibition of contempory ceramics.  

"Richard Ellam already shows great maturity particularly in the casual way in which he breaks the rules of of ceramics, using methods of manufacture drawn from other fields of the applied arts. He shares the relaxed attitudes of many of his contempories. Free of the claustrophobia of potters working only ten years ago, who were hemmed in by the sense that there was only one tradition that could be followed, Ellam seems to possess an almost instinctive sense of history, which he draws upon freely." - Artist Potters Now

The Journey................

The experience and knowledge that I have had gained over the years working with so many new and different processes, techniques and materials has enabled me develop new ways of applying stains, dyes and lacquers on to ceramic forms. This is my own personal adventure and many thanks to those that have collected my work and made it possible for me to develop and continue my ideas. 

It's all about Now...................

I am currently busy creating sculptural forms, which I call my sculpted canvases. Where effectively the lacquer painting on the surface of the object becomes the object. As if sculpted from marble, granite or a semi precious stone. My work is mostly about creating illusionary depth and texture, inspired by our electric universe. Materials speak for themselves, we just manage them. 

Artists want to learn........................

As artists we are all familiar with the limitations of our chosen medium. Breaking boundaries is what it's all about as we all try to improve on using the materials that we have to work with. I have done a lot of experimentation with lacquer finishes, so now I also teach my skills here in not so sunny Bristol. I guess that is what explains my autumn colours. 

Vote up.............................

Help me share my idea by voting up guys and gals. I am not sure whether Steemit allows for updates on posts, but for all those who are interested I will keep you updated with my lacquerwork. 

This is my passion and a great adventure - Namaste