My style was originally influenced by UK potter John Pollex, himself inspired by abstract artist Howard Hodgkin. I bought one of John’s ceramic pieces, and when I moved home to Ireland, with an old kiln and wheel, my work grew from there. Almost 20 years later, John spent a week with me, giving invaluable practical tuition, which re-inspired me.  I think everyday objects should be functional and beautiful

Ar dtús is ea chuaigh saothar John Pollex ó Shasana i bhfeidhm orm agus eisean fé thionchar an ealaíontóra theibí Howard Hodgkin. Cheannaíos píosa críodóireachta de chuid John agus nuair a bhogas go hÉirinn le sean thornóg agus roth, d’fhás mo chuid saothair dá bharr. Tuairim is fiche bliain ina dhiaidh sin, tháinig John chun seachtain a chaitheamh liom, thug sé teagasc fíor luachmhar praiticiúil dom a spreag mé an athuair. Is é mo bharúil go mba cóir go mbeadh gnáth rudaí feidhmiúil agus álainn

The pots are hand thrown from white earthenware clay and turned at the leather-hard stage. Each piece is dipped in a black slip and then individually decorated with brightly coloured slips, using both brushes and sponges. Following a bisque firing, a transparent glaze is applied before the final firing

Tá na potaí lámh-mhúnlaithe ó chré bhán agus casta ar an roth ag an chéim chrua-leathair. Déantar gach pota a thumadh i ‘slip’ dubh agus é a mhaisiú ina aonair le dathanna geala, ag úsáid scuaba agus spúinsí. Tar éis bácáil bisce, cuirtear glónra gléineach air roimis an bhácáil dheireannach. Tá gach píosa sainiúil