Developing the theme of beach-find bone-like objects, I’ve been making both smaller and larger slab-built ‘bones’. These have been constructed from two pieces of clay shaped and formed with the air trapped inside to create sculptural forms, which are then manipulated before deciding on the final shape.

Some have then been further worked on to create smooth and rough surfaces over the main body with holes created where imaginary interlocking bones, muscles or tendons may have sat.   Some are also marked with textures at the ends mimicking the broken off sections created by the rolling waves of the sea and sand, exposing the inner, more delicate part of the bone.

Glazing and firing have variously completed the work -whether through the more predictable method of oxidation in an electric kiln or by reduction to create he more unpredictable and unique effects from a  Raku firing method.

In some cases the final pieces are very similar to or indistinguishable from actual beach finds of sea-worn, smooth-surfaced,  partial bone remnants washed up and landed on beaches collected from the Isle of Mull in the Hebrides, off the West coast of Scotland.

Teresa exhibits at various locations throughout the year. Please have a look at the exhibition page, or get in touch if you see a piece you are particularly interested in.​