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Andrew has had an affinity with clay from the moment his parents
bought him his first potter's wheel at the age of five. Enthusiastic
schoolteachers encouraged this early enjoyment of art, in particular clay.
With a desire to know more he enrolled at the local college where he
completed a Btec National Diploma in 3D Design Ceramics, after which he went on to graduate from Bath College of Higher Education with a Degree in Ceramics in 1991.
The inspiration for Andrews sculptures come from a variety of influences ranging from the standing stones of the Outer Hebrides to the coastal defences on the Normandy beaches.
Due to the curvaceous form of his sculptures they find their own
settlement when placed, often balancing unnervingly.
Once the pieces are biscuit fired in an electric kiln, selected areas are masked off before being coated with a copper matt glaze. These are then put through their final and most exciting stage, which is Raku. This involves the pieces being heated to lOOO'c at which point they are removed from the kiln glowing orange. These are placed immediately onto a bed of sawdust, which bursts into flames on contact giving unpredictable but amazing results.
Exhibitions,
Currently searching for Galleries.
Tredegar House Ceramics Fair 12th &13d1 July 2003.
Forest of Dean Open Studios 19th &20th July 2003.
The 7th Southern Pottery Exhibition Farnham Surrey Nov 2003.
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