Kate Malone is one of the most popular and exciting British ceramic artists of current times. She is known for her exuberant colours and robust pots which are often in the shape of fruits, vegetables or fish.
In the first part of this book, Kate and her co-author Lesley Jackson talk about Kate and her work. In the second part, Kate talks specifically about her making techniques, the difficulties of making large ceramics, crystalline glazes which she has become known for, studio practice and about the practicalities of taking on public commissions. The result is a fascinating insight into the work of a popular artist and a practical treatise on making dynamic ceramics.
This is a book to both educate and inspire, and it should appeal to anyone who is interested in ceramics - whether they are a maker or a buyer. Indeed, it should appeal to anyone who is captivated by the joy and robust fun that are inherent in the work of Kate Malone.
