Anthea Bowen - Studio Potter

Cornwall

For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for pots, loving the individual qualities and the imprint of style and energy that each potter leaves on their work.

Ideas for new pieces are conceived during walks along the coastline close to my studio in Cornwall.  I either hand build, working with slabs or coils of earthenware clay or create forms by throwing and altering . Each piece emerges slowly and ideas will evolve during the making process.

Evoking the Cornish coast within my ceramics drives me into the studio to explore the shapes, textures, colour and energy of my coastal environment. Making is a meditation for me and while it is wonderfully easy to get lost in the process, I endeavour to recreate these initial feelings of serenity or energy within the finished work, bringing these qualities to the viewer.

News:

January 2024

I will be participating in Open Studios Cornwall this year running from 25 May to 2 June and am in the studio exploring new ideas for this and another show to be announced!

My online shop is updated, or if you are in the area, please contact me via this online form to make an appointment to visit as I often have more work available that is not yet listed on the website!