
Artist
Ali Hirst
Ali Hirst is a potter whose hand-built work is inspired by the interplay of natural and man-made forms found in everyday life. She draws creative influence from often-overlooked details, such as the patterns on a 1950s Formica tabletop or the smooth contours of pebbles shaped by the tide. Ali has developed a meticulous combination of slabbing and coiling techniques to craft her forms, which evoke a strong sense of place. She enhances the surfaces of her pieces with coloured slips, ceramic transfers, and gold lustre, creating delicate and evocative imagery on the clay. For Ali, the act of making is an expressive and introspective process - a dialogue between herself and the clay. She relishes the technical challenges of hand-building, continually exploring what the material can teach her and how she can shape it to bring her vision to life.
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The Kiln Room
Artizan Collective is delighted to introduce The Kiln Room at Delamore Arts 2025, a new exhibition celebrating the dynamic possibilities of ceramics. Complementing the wider sculpture programme, this carefully curated showcase highlights functional and decorative ceramics, pots, vessels, and sculptural works in clay, along with a selection of supporting wall pieces. Ceramics has long been a medium where art meets utility, and The Kiln Room explores the intersection of tradition and innovation within this practice. From wheel-thrown and hand-built forms to experimental glazes and textures, the exhibition presents a diverse array of works that demonstrate the tactile beauty and narrative depth of clay. Each piece reflects the unique dialogue between artist and material, capturing moments of transformation that occur within the kiln. As a medium steeped in history, ceramics is inherently tied to human culture, yet it continues to evolve with new techniques and bold ideas. The Kiln Room offers a glimpse into this progression, showcasing works that range from the deeply traditional to the strikingly contemporary. This new addition to Artizan Collective’s programme at Delamore Arts underscores our commitment to fostering creative excellence and presenting engaging, meaningful exhibitions. We invite visitors to immerse themselves in the textures, forms, and stories of The Kiln Room, celebrating the enduring allure of ceramics as both craft and art.
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