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Justine Allison is a highly acclaimed potter who constantly seeks to push the boundaries of her craft.
Her work reflects her mastery of material and form, creating delicate porcelain pieces that draw the eye with quiet understatement. It plays with the simplicity and beauty of the clay - incorporating pattern, texture and glaze to create subtle, unique variations.
Working on the boundary of functional and decorative objects, her decorative work is featured here, showcasing her ability to create additional interest to a geometrical form with linear decoration.
Her choice of soft and muted colours contrasts with the strength of line, accentuating their effect to create a beautiful series of sculptural vessels which perfectly illustrate her fascination with surface as well as structural design.
Designed to work individually or in small collections to create further interest and contrast, this current body of work shows her developing interest with groups of vessels. Different heights and angles within the groups generate dynamic relationships which shift and change, placement creating additional rhythm and motion to the sense of movement inherent in her work.
The many connections between shape, form and surface draw the viewer in, encouraging them to look into and around the groups, each one displaying its own unique dialogue and character.
Marked by the attention to detail and precision of a master potter, Justine presents a body of work that has now been exhibited nationally and internationally.
If you would like to discuss a bespoke, commissioned piece, please contact Justine Allison by enquiring below for a no obligation conversation.
Purchasing any piece of quality craft is always a special experience. However, sometimes you might have a specific vision of your own in mind that you just can’t seem to find. And that’s where you might consider commissioning your own bespoke piece from First Of March.
There is something very special about the experience of working with a Master Craftsman to create a unique piece or collection. Whether you’re seeking a bespoke piece for your home, an accessory for a special occasion or a centrepiece for your office, it’s an opportunity to create something that’s truly unique, where a commission becomes a creative conversation - a journey of discovery, exploration and delight.
At First Of March our Master Makers relish the challenge and creative possibilities a commission offers. They take great care and pride in their craft, and invite you to collaborate and engage in the creative experience when embarking on your personalised project.
And the process is much simpler than you may think!
Complete the short form below for your chosen Maker to get in touch to discuss your ideas in depth, and understand what you’d like to create and suggest a direction for your handmade commission.
Only when both you and the Maker feel completely comfortable and happy with the concept will the project begin.
Simply enter your details below along with any ideas you may have, and together, let’s explore the possibilities!
Curriculum Vitae
2018 Selected Member of Craft Potters Association
EDUCATION
1994-1998
BA(Hons) Ceramics, Camberwell College of Art.
AWARDS
2014
Awarded Best Ceramics at The Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey.
2014
Awarded Best Maker in Wales at Made By Hand, Cardiff.
2013 Highly Commended-Best Ceramics, Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey
2006 Overall award for excellence, Feile Clai, Crafts Council of Ireland and
Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
FORTHCOMING
2024 Cambridge Contemporary Art Winter exhibition
2024 Guest Lecturer : Swansea College of Art
2025 York Ceramics Fair
2025 Ethereal - Schaller Gallery USA
2025 Future Icons London Craft Week
2025 Graystone Gallery
2025 Craft Festival Wales
2025 Guest potter Masterclass : The Ceramic Studio
2025 Masterclass : The Clay Loft
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2024 Significant Forms exhibition : Canfas Gallery
2024 Oxford Ceramics Fair
2024 York Ceramics Fair
2024 Ceramic Art London
2024 Craft Festival Wales
2023 Potfest Compton Verney
2023 Ceramic Art London
2023 Ceramic Makers Market The Art shop and Chapel
2023 Made London
2023 Craft Festival Cheltenham
2022 Collect : Ruthin Craft Centre
2021 Potfest, Compton Verney
2021 Focus on Ceramics, Cambridge Contemporary Art.
2021 Collect with Ruthin Craft Centre
2020 Twist Art
2020 Ceramics Exhibition Cambridge Contemporary Art
2020 Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool
2020 Going Viral ceramics exhibition with Living Object Gallery, London.
2020 Showcase Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
2017 Grassi Messi, Leipzig
2009 Welsh Table, Ruthin at Smithsonian Festival, Washington, USA 2009 Warsztaty
(group exhibition), Aubusson, France
2007 17 Prime Makers, Feile Clai, Farmleigh Gallery, Ireland
2006 MWA group show, Kiev 2006 ‘Made in Wales’, Time Warner Centre, New York
2005 Warsztaty (group show, ceramics, painting, sculpture),Slovakia
2005 Casa Foa, Buenos Aires
2005 Ozone, Tokyo
2005 Ambiente,Tokyo
2005 St Davids day show, Dubai
WORK IN COLLECTIONS Aberystwyth Ceramics collection
Carmarthenshire Museum
