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Clay

Clay is used extensively in the creation of pottery and construction products, from bricks to wall and floor tiles. Different types of clay are combined with various minerals and are subjected to specific firing conditions to produce stoneware, earthenware and porcelain.

Surfacing by Heather Gibson: Ceramic stoneware rooted in materiality and memory.

Surfacing by Heather Gibson, County Hall Pottery.

Ceramicist, Steve Brown on carving in character, the importance of self belief, and The Great Pottery Throw Down.

Potter, Steve Brown: The Great Pottery Throw Down.

Ceramic vessels by Jo Woffinden casting intricate shadows, showcasing contemporary craft at the Harewood House Biennial.

Meet the maker: Ceramicist, Jo Woffinden.

Colorful ceramic tiles showcasing geometric patterns and vibrant enamel glazes crafted by artist Laura Lightbody.

Meet the maker: Laura Lightbody.

Rameshwari Jonnalagadda holding a clay 3D printed structure designed for efficient building cooling, showcasing innovative architectural solutions.

Graduate spotlight: Rameshwari Jonnalagadda.

Bucharest ceramicist Sandra Berghianu poses in her studio surrounded by handmade pottery and art supplies.

Meet the maker: Ceramicist, Sandra Berghianu.

Vibrant green and cream geometric zellige tiles arranged in a playful, modern pattern for dynamic interior design.

Zia Tile crafts a kaleidoscope of geometrics.

Innovative terracotta structure with circular holes, designed for natural cooling and urban temperature management by TerraCool.

TerraCool harnesses natural cooling properties.

Ceramic sound-absorbing tiles designed to reduce noise pollution, displayed at the Bartlett School of Architecture.

Interview: Yao Zheng and Jiade Wang of BSA.

Sophie Farrar, a Sheffield ceramic artist, holds a textured black ceramic piece, showcasing her hand-building technique.

Meet the maker: Sophie Farrar.

Sculptor Vic Wright in her studio, holding a piece of clay while surrounded by various sculpting materials.

Meet the maker: Sculptor, Vic Wright.

Elegant 3D-printed sink by Kohler and Daniel Arsham, featuring a unique design with black faucet and textured surface.

Kohler x Daniel Arsham collaboration.

Reiko Kaneko, a ceramicist, seated in her studio surrounded by colorful hand-crafted plates and ceramic art.

Meet the maker: Reiko Kaneko.

Ceramicist Ryan Barrett holding a handcrafted vase in his studio, surrounded by artistic pottery and tools.

Interview: Ryan Barrett.

Three uniquely designed 3D printed lamps made from recycled ceramics, showcasing sustainable and parametric design elements.

Reprint Ceramics: Sustainability & 3D printing.

Colourful clay sculptures of coral reefs and sea life, showcasing intricate designs by Aardman Animations sculptor Lisa Stevens.

Colourful clay creations by Aardman sculptor.

Innovative brick facade design of a modern building showcasing textured black bricks and large windows, reflecting contemporary architecture.

2019 Brick Awards.

Contemporary kitchen with striking marble countertops and geometric design elements, showcasing 2019 CERSAIE interior design trends.

CERSAIE 2019 Italy.

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