I began exploring clay casually for a couple of years, firing work in an old, rusty cone sitter kiln.
It was a great way to learn what I could get away with and to start understanding the process.
Everything changed in 2025 when I bought a more reliable kiln — one I could actually control — which opened up a far wider scope for experimentation.
My work is inspired by the human form, though not in a literal way. I’m drawn more to suggestion than accuracy, aiming to capture movement, presence, or a feeling rather than a precise figure.
Each piece starts with an idea, but quickly finds its own rhythm, often taking me in unexpected directions — which is part of the magic. I primarily work in stoneware, occasionally using terracotta, and every piece is hand built.
I usually fire once, applying oxides and colour directly to the dried clay. Some pieces are glazed, and others are finished with wax.
My work is inspired by the human form, though not in a literal way. I’m drawn more to suggestion than accuracy, aiming to capture movement, presence, or a feeling rather than a precise figure.
Each piece starts with an idea, but quickly finds its own rhythm, often taking me in unexpected directions — which is part of the magic. I primarily work in stoneware, occasionally using terracotta, and every piece is hand built.
I usually fire once, applying oxides and colour directly to the dried clay. Some pieces are glazed, and others are finished with wax.
Email: info@MartynJamesArt.co.uk
Website: https://www.MartynJamesArt.co.uk