Kevin Morris

 

 

 

 

Kevin Andrew Morris is the Glasgow Ceramics Studio's Graduate Award winner (2010 -2011). The Terracotta Stag is part of the most recent body of work completed during his residency. 

 

Morris' work is available for viewing and sale at the following events and sites: 

 

Event: STAG Studio "White Junk Fashion Popup Shop" 

Date: Saturday 12th November 2011

Times: 1pm - 6pm

Venue: Korova Club, Windmill Brae, Aberdeen, AB11 6HU, Scotland, UK

 

 Online Boutique: Papa Stour.com (Contemporary Craft and Design)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The work I completed for my honors degree project, Bird table (ware), Teahouse consists of a series of ceramic objects (Teapots, Bowls and Birdhouses) and their relevant counterparts (Birds and Teabags). It looks at the idea of function and ornament, questioning how the audience would make use of these objects and what environment they would be found in.

 

 

 

Kevin Morris, Camomile 'Teahouse' Birdhouse and Camomile Bird 2, 2010, slipcast stoneware

 

 

The idea of object, material and environment is central to my current work, be the objects found (or placed) in a natural environment or within our own man made habitats. How we interact with nature and our attempts to contain, harness or even contribute to it though objects is very interesting to me.

 

 

 

 

Kevin Morris, Earl Grey Teapot with Bird lid and Earl Grey Bird, 2010, slipcast stoneware

 

 

I primarily use slip cast stoneware as I enjoy the repetition, yet play that the process allows. I tend to work mainly in batch production. My current work is generally once high fired and polished on the exterior to highlight the material's natural qualities; selected elements are spray glazed to finish the pieces.

My work is designed to be functional yet playful, challenging the material and meaning of domestic objects. My Inspiration ranges form traditional Japanese ceramics to Contemporary Design groups such as Droog.

 

 

Kevin Andrew Morris, Clay Pidgeon, slipcast stoneware, 2011