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Born 1938. Known for: Ceramics with geometric lines, coloration.
One of Briton's greatest potters, John Ward was influenced by ancient pre-glaze pottery from China and Cypress. He was inspired by more modem influences such as Hans Coper’s formal strength, Lucie... Read full biography
One of Briton's greatest potters, John Ward was influenced by ancient pre-glaze pottery from China and Cypress. He was inspired by more modem influences such as Hans Coper’s formal strength, Lucie Rie’s colour palette and Ian Godfrey’s playful textures. In 1966 Ward was accepted onto the Camberwell... Read full biography
One of Briton's greatest potters, John Ward was influenced by ancient pre-glaze pottery from China and Cypress. He was inspired by more modem influences such as Hans Coper’s formal strength, Lucie Rie’s colour palette and Ian Godfrey’s playful textures. In 1966 Ward was accepted onto the Camberwell School of Art and Crafts* Ceramics course after developing a fascination with pottery during Adult Education classes. After graduating he worked as a part time pottery teacher in London while also... Read full biography
One of Briton's greatest potters, John Ward was influenced by ancient pre-glaze pottery from China and Cypress. He was inspired by more modem influences such as Hans Coper’s formal strength, Lucie Rie’s colour palette and Ian Godfrey’s playful textures. In 1966 Ward was accepted onto the Camberwell School of Art and Crafts* Ceramics course after developing a fascination with pottery during Adult Education classes. After graduating he worked as a part time pottery teacher in London while also developing his studio. In 1979 he moved to Pembrokeshire where he still resides and works. Artist Statement:. There is something compelling about the making of pots, regardless of function, which keeps me within the particular sphere; they are the... Read full biography
One of Briton's greatest potters, John Ward was influenced by ancient pre-glaze pottery from China and Cypress. He was inspired by more modem influences such as Hans Coper’s formal strength, Lucie Rie’s colour palette and Ian Godfrey’s playful textures. In 1966 Ward was accepted onto the Camberwell School of Art and Crafts* Ceramics course after developing a fascination with pottery during Adult Education classes. After graduating he worked as a part time pottery teacher in London while also developing his studio. In 1979 he moved to Pembrokeshire where he still resides and works. Artist Statement:. There is something compelling about the making of pots, regardless of function, which keeps me within the particular sphere; they are the focus of some many interests and associations. My aim is to make pots which have simple forms with integral decoration and asp... Read full biography
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Art Method
- •Decorative Art, Decoration Design, Ornamental Arts
Art School
- •Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, London, Student