Ros Perton  
Ceramics

Ros Perton Ceramics

Originally a Fine Art Graduate, after 30 years of conference and exhibition organising, I became fascinated by the history and cultural significance of clay items.  This led to learning about making with clay in adult education.  I went on to complete an MA in ceramics in 2009.

Most of the vessels are wheel-thrown, some altered whilst the clay is still plastic.

Porcelain is used for the fine smooth cool look and feel, and for its ability to respond to ambient light and colour.  Other clays are used to exploit distinctive textural properties for visual and tactile effect.

I am interested in the hierarchy of materials and what makes things precious to people.
CV
1976   BA  Fine Art   Reading University
2009  MA Ceramics  UCA Farnham

In 2008, my work was selected for the MA stars section of the AXIS artists website.

In 2009, my work was selected for FRESH, the graduate show at the British Ceramic Biennial.

Since graduating, I have exhibited in various galleries the UK and in group exhibitions in China, Japan, Korea, and the USA.

Porcelain plus

Torn porcelain stack

Playing with surface and colour. Enjoying light.

Kitchen sculpture

...with lemons...

Lidded stack with small silver bowl

Earthenware, porcelain and silver. The hierarchy of materials.

Kitchen sculpture

...with mixed fruits...

Vessels

Posy jars and small planters

Porcelain pieces for your home. The posy jars are ideal for filling with flowers and lining up down the centre of a dining table. They are also a good size to display a child's handpicked offering.

Herb pots

Dress up your kitchen! Fluid shapes in porcelain are elegant containers for supermarket herbs.

Vases and bowls

These are porcelain enhanced with gold lustre. Plaited and flattened lugs have been added to the simple shapes (in a nod to creamware).

Exhibitions

A small selection of personal favourites

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne

An early one. So Proud. I come from the North East.

The Sewell Gallery, Oxfordshire

'Things Being Various' in the light-filled and lovely Sewell Gallery at Radley College in 2023. With two wonderful women, photographer Jil Orpen and painter Sue Munson.

The Robert Phillips Gallery, Walton on Thames

'Art in the Time of Covid'. Visitors were well spaced out.

Forthcoming events

Lower Sunbury Art Trail Revival Our largest ever local Open Studios event 7-8 June 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm

     

Ten Years On An exhibition showing recent work from Sunbury Working Artists at the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery from 19 - 30 August 2025

     
 
 

Contact

  • Darby Gardens, Sunbury-on-Thames, UK