Julie Turner
Artwork for Julie Turner
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
My spoons, made from delicate porcelain and high fired, have grown from their functional roots into more symbolic and historically inspired pieces. Strongly associated with the tradition of Welsh Love Spoons they are complex structures of delicate, interwoven forms. Representing our friendships, relationships and families, they speak of the beauty and complexity of modern relationships.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Art is something that permeates everything I do. day to day life leaves me constantly seeking inspiration from the natural world around me and exploring man made patterns and forms, I am always creating and inventing. I have an active interest in woodworking, glass work, ceramics, textiles and many more creative activities. Creating is living.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
I am a Potter, working predominantly in Porcelain.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
Troy Pottery is located in the Old Walled garden of Troy Manor house, on the outskirts of Monmouth. Within the walls is a glass walled studio that has been my creative home for the past 7 years. From this beautiful location in an area of registered national parkland and surrounded by listed buildings and historic features I run an array of workshops and create my own collection of delicate porcelain ware. The old cherry orchard is the ideal location to focus on creative projects and escape from the real world for a while.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
I completed my Degree in Ceramics under the tutelage of Mo Jupp, Nick Homoky and Walter Keeler at UWE in Bristol. It was the first opportunity that I had to fully immerse myself in the materials and processes that had fascinated me since I was a child. I started my degree determined to be a sculptor, but it quickly became clear that I had developed an obsession with wheel thrown ceramics and functional ware that has shaped my working practices ever since.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
I sell through an array of National Trust properties, a range of independent galleries and this is my second year participating in h.Art.