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Homo Faber
I am delighted that I now feature in the Homo Faber Guide - a portfolio of selected artisans from across the globe, listed by location and craft. I couldn't be more pleased to belong to this wonderful organisation that supports and promotes excellence in craft.
Homo Faber
An Island of Light
Early this year I was commissioned by the Homo Faber curatorial team to create two large blue moon jars. These two vessels shown here featured in the Homo Faber Biennial 'An Island of Light', designed by Es Devlin.
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It was an enormous honour to be asked. This international festival took place in the historic grounds and buildings of Fondazione Giorgio Cini on the beautiful island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice this September.
Well of course I had to go and visit Venice to see for myself.
I was completely blown away by the creativity and sensitivity of the exhibition, both in its approach and execution. The spotlight was on craft - the joy of making and of having hand made items around us; with focus on the material, the process, the tools, and of course the makers. Artisans demonstrating their craft were on hand to talk to visitors as well as opportunities to try your hand and ask questions.
There was also an army of colour co-ordinated, identically dressed Young Ambassadors in each installation: passionate, knowledgeable and fully briefed on each artist they were responsible for; ready to help and answer technical questions.
There were 15 installations in all - some dramatic with moving elements - others quiet and more thought provoking.
Light, shadows, water and mirrors were the supporting themes to the craft.
The exquisite work shown in these installations was probably the best craft I have ever seen - and was surely the icing on the cake.
Suffolk Craft Society at
Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds
If Venice is too far, you can also find my work a bit closer to home. The annual Winter Show at the historic Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds starts on Friday 6th and finished on Sunday 22nd..
It's going to be a wonderful exhibition showcasing the very best of craft in Suffolk.
For details , see poster below and check out the Suffolk Craft Society link.
You can also find my work for sale at the following galleries:
Contemporary Ceramic Centre, Bloomsbury, London
The Ceramic Centre is the gallery and shop associated with the Craft Potters Association
Whitewater Contemporary gallery, Polzeith, Cornwall
Bircham Gallery, Holt, Norfolk
(currently out of stock)
Fire and Flux, Norwich
Keep an eye out for news on my Instagram account for details of any new galleries and other selling events, for example Potfest.
Inspired by coastal form, colour and light
I create hand built contemporary vessels, inspired by my discovery of the salt marshes and tidal coastline that surround me.
A sense of place
As you walk along a beach, your eye is often drawn to a particular stone or shell. Who knows what it is that makes it stand out from the crowd, and as you pick it up you admire its colours, texture and form before putting it in your pocket.
It feels good in your hand as you explore its form and surfaces which tells the story of its long journey through the rough hands of the waves and tides.
My aim is to create artwork that embodies the sense of place I get when contemplating the tidal coast, both at large and small scale.
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Two Blue Moon Jars for the Homo Faber Biennial installation 'A Full Moon Rising'
For enquiries about my work
Contact me by email - moira.goodall@gmail.com
or send me a DM on Instagram @goodallmoira
Ceramic Art London
I've not come down yet from my time at Ceramic Art London (CAL) It's such a great event - so wonderful to meet the visitors, pottery lovers and collectors, as well as spend time with others artists exhibiting. It is a prestigious event, now in its twenty second year, and although the majority of artists selected are British, it is becoming more international as well, inviting artists from around the world, which makes it even more exciting. It was my second time at CAL and my fingers crossed I get selected next year to make three in a row.
Selected Society artist
As well as being a selected member of Anglian Potters, The Suffolk Craft Society and The Craft Potters Association, I have recently become a selected member of two more societies.
Society of Designer Craftsmen
I was delighted to be accepted as a full member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen (MSDC). It's a great honour and I'm very proud to be a member of one of the oldest and most highly regarded arts and crafts society in the UK.
Design Nation
I am also extremely pleased to have also been accepted as a professional member of Design Nation. It is a wonderful community full of energy and ideas as well as a stunning portfolio of talent.
