A new exhibition at Aardvark Books in Brampton Bryan aims to present a thoroughgoing examination of ceramic work in the Marches area.

The 18 featured exhibitors include both sculptors and potters and range from emerging makers (of whom one has only been working in the medium for five years) to established, internationally renowned artists. In earlier times potters often clustered around areas where either good clays or fuel were prevalent. In the case of modern Marches ceramicists the force of attraction has been personal connections and the remarkable beauty of the countryside.

Amongst the outstanding objects on show are pieces by Stephen Cox RA which have never before been shown in public and new work by Phil Rogers that he has completed this year. There are strong, individualistic sculptures by Ken Eastman, Jonathan Phillips, Shannon Donovan, Andrew

Eastwood, Rob Fountain, Bev Milward, Maggie Kingston, Verity Howard and Garry Jones; examples of sublime domestic ware by Corinna Kenyon-Wade, Tony Hall, Andrew Crouch and Basil Titford; and works by Nancy Frost, Hajeong Lee and Gill Tennant-Eyles.

Fire and Earth has been curated by Sheridan Swinson and Shannon Donovan. The exhibition runs from April 8 to April 23, open every day except Easter Sunday, April 16. Entry is free.

Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan

For further information please contact Sheridan Swinson at Aardvark Books on 01547 530744 or visit aardvark-books.com