Danielle Pilling – Studio 9 Ceramics
2026 – Taking part in Potfest in the Pens – Penrith Spring and Potfest in the Pens Mowbray
My practice is deeply influenced by the colours and textures of the North East coast. Drawing from photographic references and sketches created on location, I merge these recordings in the studio with memory, imagination, and abstract mark-making.
My thrown forms offer a structured canvas for experimental stoneware glaze. The contrast between the organised shape and form of the pieces and the abstract, often expressionistic glazes creates a sense of balance, combining structure with self-expression. This dialogue between control and spontaneity is central to my work.