Linda Gates
Linda Gates
My interest in ceramics began in California where my husband and I lived for eleven years. On returning to England in 2004, I applied to study ceramics at degree level at Bath Spa University and have recently graduated. There are many processes in the creation of the clay object, all of which could end in disaster, until finally the object is given up to the mercy of the kiln. It is the mixture of anticipation and trepidation when opening the kiln that makes clay, for me, such a fascinating medium. My recent work features the imagery of everyday iconic objects of the 1950's. Digital transfer technology allows me to cover my slip-cast objects with drawings of typical items of the era to create a vintage look.
Tel: 01225 330463
Web: www.LindaGates.net
Education
2008 Bath Spa University, Graduate - BA 3D Design (Ceramics)
1994 Winchester School of Art, Winchester, England. BA course in Art and Design.
Publications
May 2003 Ceramics Monthly Magazine, U.S.A.
May 2003 Interview - Irvine World News
July 2003 Ceramics Review Magazine, Gallery page, U.K.
Awards
June 2008 Nominated for ‘Setting Out’, Craft Potters Association, London
June 2008 Nominated for ‘New Designers’, Business Design Centre, London
Purchase Award - 2004 International Cone Box Show, Baker University, Kansas
Exhibitions
2009 'Get Fresh', The Devon Guild of Crafts, Bovey Tracey
2008 RWA 156 Autumn Exhibition, Bristol
2008 London Design Week, Mint Gallery, Wigmore St., London
2008 ‘New Designers’, The Business Design Centre, London
2008 ‘Shards’, Bath Spa University Gallery, Bath. Curator Dr. Jo Dahn
2008 ‘All Fired Up …’, Group Exhibition, Centrespace Gallery, Bristol
2008 Degree Show, The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath
2006 Juried Open Arts Exhibition, Black Swan Arts Centre, Frome. Jurors Takeshi Yasuda (Ceramics), Tim Martin, Sue Pritchard
2004 Relocated to England
