SUE URE Ceramics
Sue fell in love with pottery and particularly with throwing when studying for her A levels, fascinated by the tactile sensation of throwing and the ability to make functional objects that could be used and enjoyed on a daily basis.
Shape rather than pattern has always been her principal preoccupation and her influences have been very diverse, from the Finnish brand “Arabia” tableware that she grew up with to the Minoan pottery that she was first introduced to by her archaeologist grandmother.
She moved to France in 1994 and her work has been affected by the colours and landscape of her rural environment. As well as developing an ever-evolving range of tableware and vase designs, Sue also works on collections for specific projects. In 2010 she made a trio of pieces for Tate Enterprises, in a Gauguin inspired palette, to be sold in conjunction with their major Gauguin exhibition. Sue is currently working again with Tate Enterprises for the Henri Matisse-The Cut Outs exhibition, opening in April 2014.
