2026 – Taking part in Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney, Potfest in the Park – Hutton-in-the-Forest and Potfest in the City – Glasgow

My ceramic sculpture is inspired by the complexity of botanical forms and the textures, colours and patterns found in nature.

I use multiple methods to build my sculptures using wheel thrown and handbuilt components which I stretch, texture and shape into complex structures. Inspiration is fed by a keen interest in macro photography which I use to explore the world of small things, a place where recognisable and often alien looking structures build exquisite worlds of geometry and innovation. I like to think my sculptures express the joy and abundance of life in all its forms.

Works are multiple fired to stoneware temperatures in an electric kiln.

www.michelleyounghares.co.uk