Mary-Jane Evans
The main theme in my work is the transformation of materials. I use the kiln as a time machine to scar & erode my pieces. Pushing materials to extremes is central to my work.
Education
B.A. (Hons) First Class in Three Dimensional Design - Ceramics at University College for the Creative Arts, Farnham, Surrey. 2001-2004
City & Guilds 7802 Creative Skills Certificate - Ceramics 1999
City & Guilds 7900 Creative Skills Certificate - Ceramics 2001
Competitions
Winner of international Takifuji Art Award - Tokyo - October 2004
Nominated for Setting Out with Craft Potters Association - June 2004
Winner of Medal of Excellence awarded by City & Guilds 7802 - 1999
Winner of City & Guilds ‘Futures 100' competition receiving £10,000 bursary to spend on workshop facilities and equipment 1999
Nominated for Medal of Excellence City & Guilds 7900 Part One
Relevant Experience
Ceramic Workshops at Shute Farm Studios
Ceramic Workshop Kingswood School - July 2006
Artist in residence, Kingswood School, Bath September 2005 to 2007
Big Arts Week - July 2005 Ceramic workshop
Gallery Assistant, Bettles Gallery
Contact
07984 645380