Ceramics & Glass (MA)
Bryony Applegate
Based in Hertfordshire, England, Bryony Applegate completed her Foundation Diploma at Oaklands College in 2013, followed by a BA at Staffordshire University, graduating in 2016. Bryony then worked in her own studio in Stoke-On-Trent for two years, before embarking on her MA at the Royal College of Art in London. During this time, she completed a one month residency in Jingdezhen, China. Bryony has a studio in Much Hadham and specialises in high-end tableware and interior ceramic objects. She has won awards such as Potclays 2016 and QEST Scholarship 2019. Recent exhibitions include Ceramic Art London, New Designers, Top Drawer, Handmade in Britain, Designersblock and The Independent Hotel Show.
My practice revolves around designing and making functional ceramic objects. There is a clear focus on form and function working in harmony. There is often a blurring of boundaries between sculpture and utility, which is a signature of my design style. Recently, I have focused on material-led thinking and innovative processes in order to create a collection of lighting for the home, as well as a collection of tableware aimed at Michelin star restaurants. The designs themselves are minimalist in style but elegant, utilising contrasting qualities such as colour, material and finish to create eye-catching objects for restaurants, hotels or the home. I work through experimenting with different techniques; evolving and developing my objects to create unusual combinations of texture, colour and pattern. I focus on precision and attention to detail in the work I produce; the processes I have developed lend themselves to this. My process begins with a conversation with the client/chef; leading to my understanding of their aesthetic, needs and ideas.
I thrive on collaboration and conversation. Bouncing ideas back and forth with customers and colleagues leads to the most rewarding outcomes.
Large Piped Plate — With a pointed dish.
Large Piped Plate — With a pointed dish.
Medium Plate - 2 — With a shallow plate.
Medium Plate - 2 — With a shallow plate.
Small Plate - 2 — With a shallow plate.
Medium Plate - 1 — With a pointed dish.
Medium Plate - 1 — With a pointed dish.
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Looking at the light shining through works in progress, I was mesmerized by the shadows created by sunlight in the studio. The piece itself is intricate and delicate and so are the warping shadows moving around the patterns and through the form.
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Inspired by a Staffordshire slipware plate from the 1750s, I am using the technique of slip-marbling in a contemporary way. I have developed this technique over the past year, creating a new plate form and experimenting with different colour combinations. I have learnt to understand how to control the slip movement, leading to the development of a range of different shapes.
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A range of SizesQueen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
Engaging through materials: Collaboration, Community and Communication with ceramics and glass