Living and working in the countryside near Lamberhurst, Kent, Jemma makes individual models of many animals and birds, as well as some traditional pottery and mixed media sculpture.
She likes to combine materials with the ceramics, with the aim of producing a depiction of movement by the use of metal armatures and wooden stands. The use of vintage tools and reclaimed timber gives a contrast in surface and texture.
Alternative firing methods, such as Raku, Obvara and Pit firing. can lend their own unpredictable effects to the surface, with multi-tonal blacks created by smoke from the process.
Specialising in birds and animals, observation is a key factor, and much time is spent watching birds and visiting animal parks. This specialism came through a lifelong interest in birds, and in trying to depict them in drawings, prints, and clay.
Jemma has been artist in residence at Birdworld, near Farnham, working from life with clay and sketching the birds in this special environment. Much of this work highlights the endangered and at-risk species that the park helps to breed and protect.
She likes to combine materials with the ceramics, with the aim of producing a depiction of movement by the use of metal armatures and wooden stands. The use of vintage tools and reclaimed timber gives a contrast in surface and texture.
Alternative firing methods, such as Raku, Obvara and Pit firing. can lend their own unpredictable effects to the surface, with multi-tonal blacks created by smoke from the process.
Specialising in birds and animals, observation is a key factor, and much time is spent watching birds and visiting animal parks. This specialism came through a lifelong interest in birds, and in trying to depict them in drawings, prints, and clay.
Jemma has been artist in residence at Birdworld, near Farnham, working from life with clay and sketching the birds in this special environment. Much of this work highlights the endangered and at-risk species that the park helps to breed and protect.
Jemma Wyllie is based in Lamberhurst, Kent, UK
For more information about the sculptures, including detailed sizes of pieces, further images,prices and commissions, please email:
jemma.wyllie@gmail.com
07914986486
instagram: @jemma.wyllie
Work can be viewed at:
Omega Studio, 14 Grand Parade, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6DN
http://omegastudio.co.uk
01424 552237
Avocet Gallery
Rye Harbour, East Sussex, TN31 7TY
http://www.avocetgalleryandtea.co.uk
01797 223 005
iO Gallery
39 Sydney Street,
Brighton
E. Sussex, BN1 4EP
01273 671212
Salt Marsh Gallery, Lymington
18A St Thomas St, Lymington SO41 9NB
Baxters Gallery, 12 Foss Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9DR
http://www.baxtersgallery.co.uk
01803 839000
Associations:
Kent Potters Association
I am very pleased to be a part of this amazing and supportive group - see http://www.kentpotters.co.uk/
London Potters Association
Exhibitions and Events:
Handmade Oxford
Delamore Arts
Pure Arts, Battle
Cranbrook Art Show 2018
ICHF / country homes and interiors
KPA - Art in Clay Hatfield and Farnham
TWells Gallery @ Whitstable 2018
Coastal Currents Hastings
Benenden Arts Show
'Polpo' currently on display in the foyer of the Grand Hotel, Brighton
Keep up to date with future events and exhibitions via instagram: @jemma.wyllie
For more information about the sculptures, including detailed sizes of pieces, further images,prices and commissions, please email:
jemma.wyllie@gmail.com
07914986486
instagram: @jemma.wyllie
Work can be viewed at:
Omega Studio, 14 Grand Parade, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6DN
http://omegastudio.co.uk
01424 552237
Avocet Gallery
Rye Harbour, East Sussex, TN31 7TY
http://www.avocetgalleryandtea.co.uk
01797 223 005
iO Gallery
39 Sydney Street,
Brighton
E. Sussex, BN1 4EP
01273 671212
Salt Marsh Gallery, Lymington
18A St Thomas St, Lymington SO41 9NB
Baxters Gallery, 12 Foss Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9DR
http://www.baxtersgallery.co.uk
01803 839000
Associations:
Kent Potters Association
I am very pleased to be a part of this amazing and supportive group - see http://www.kentpotters.co.uk/
London Potters Association
Exhibitions and Events:
Handmade Oxford
Delamore Arts
Pure Arts, Battle
Cranbrook Art Show 2018
ICHF / country homes and interiors
KPA - Art in Clay Hatfield and Farnham
TWells Gallery @ Whitstable 2018
Coastal Currents Hastings
Benenden Arts Show
'Polpo' currently on display in the foyer of the Grand Hotel, Brighton
Keep up to date with future events and exhibitions via instagram: @jemma.wyllie