Sarah Wiseman Gallery

Jim Fox | New Artist

We are pleased to share a collection of works by artist Jim Fox, who is new to the gallery.

Jim Fox’s silkscreens combines the harmony of nature with the vibrant energy of northern cities. Stylistically informed by mid-century modern art and his background in graphic design, his imagery is animated with overlapping layers of bold colour.

The subjects shown in Jim’s work explore symbolism found in folklore – birds, animals, flora, hands and eyes interweave together to illustrate our unity and connection to nature. Jim’s skills from his design background allows him to create balance in an otherwise bustling image.

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Elly Wall | New Ceramics

We're pleased to share the new collection ceramics by Elly Wall.

Elly Wall uses slab-building techniques to create her largely cylindrical vessels. Her work is informed by her interest in abandoned or derelict spaces. Each work is hand built, with its own individual, even spontaneous theme, whilst adhering to Elly’s distinct visual language.

Her preferred medium is stoneware or paper porcelain. The natural clay edges give way to smooth gently rounded forms, that are glazed using printed techniques with slips, after an initial biscuit firing. Elly also uses embossing and piercing techniques, allowing natural light to interplay with her surfaces.

Elly says ‘While the work has evolved to be inspired by the material itself, in the background is a continuing influence by an early fascination with abandoned, derelict spaces and the weight, mood, and silence these spaces bring. The work is loosely concerned with capturing this emotive response through the use of enclosed space and form.’

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Kurt Alexander | New Ceramicist

We're pleased to welcome ceramicist Kurt Alexander to the gallery.

Kurt Alexander’s ceramics are inspired by the natural forms and textures of coral reefs and burnt wood. His work explores themes of sustainability and marine conservation, using a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques to craft vessels that reflect the fragile beauty of the natural world.

Kurt embraces the unpredictability of ceramics, using a mix of glazes and organic materials—such as fruit peels and yogurt— that react in the kiln to create unique colouring. His coral-inspired pieces speak to the ongoing crisis of reef bleaching, while others evoke the ashy, cracked surfaces of burnt earth. Each piece celebrates the risk, process, and transformation that happens in the kiln.

Kurt began his practice as a bench caster in the historic pot banks of Stoke-on-Trent, where he learned traditional methods from master potters. This foundation continues to shape his approach, combining craftsmanship with a deep respect for nature.

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Sarah Spackman | New Collection

We have a gorgeous new selection of Sarah Spackman paintings in our collection, Late Summer Bloom.

The three floral pieces were painted through the intense heat in July, and you can feel how she has captured the shimmering colour of the flowers in the strong sunlight against bold backgrounds.

The colour exploration in ‘Pink Nasturtiums’ is a tour de force, the balance of all the reds, pinks, and greens is complex, they vibrate beautifully against each other.

They are joined by a still life of seasonal apricots, the fruits sit next to a cool blue background, created from many tones of colour the soft slightly fuzzy flesh looks perfectly ripe and inviting.

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MapMap | New Collection

Due to popular demand, we have a another new Summer collection gof MapMap ceramics.

MapMap art are Maree & Paul Allitt. They have worked together on creative projects and designs since art school in Portsmouth. The couple have a shared love of surface, pattern and form leading them to create a range of minimalist art pottery. They like to think their designs are contemporary, fun and colourful with a touch of Mid-Century style.

They worked at Kettle’s Yard House and Gallery, Cambridge, for many years, a collection renowned for its close association with British Modernism and the St Ives School which tempers their oldest influences like John Clappisson’s designs for Hornsea Pottery.

Now working from their Cambridge studio each piece is slab-built porcelain decorated using stencils and flat slip colours. In the final firing some areas are glazed making a contrast of matt and gloss surfaces, giving each piece an attractive tactile quality.

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Jim Fox | New Artist

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