Clay on display at Astley Hall’s Coach House Gallery
One of the artists exhibiting has turned his ideas into a grotesque portfolio of ugly characters made out of clay
One of the exhibits that will be on display during the exhibition
A free exhibition is going on display at the Coach House Gallery in Astley Park.
Between March 25 and April 18, an exhibition from the Northern Potters Association will show a wide range of decorative and functional ceramic artwork, clay sculptures and tableware, with fun and engaging demonstrations.
Showing the Northern Potters love of clay, the exhibition will highlight different methods of working with it and aims to inspire visitors to experience the joy of using clay to express ideas, no matter what the level of ability.
Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Leader of Chorley Council said: "We always look to bring a variety and engagement to our exhibitions programme. This one celebrates pottery and clay with various figures and characters to be encountered in the exhibition, as well as some items from Astley Hall’s own collection.
"Some of the potters themselves will be on hand to talk about the work and offer advice, plus there’ll be plenty of opportunities for visitors to get involved."
A small selection of Astley Hall’s outstanding Leeds Pottery Creamware collection will also be on display. The collection was donated to Astley Hall by Robert Arthur Tatton in 1934. Items on display will demonstrate the delicate pierced decoration that was used frequently during the early 19th century, a technique that was very difficult to execute.
One of the artists exhibiting, Chorley-based Graham Hough has turned his ideas into a grotesque portfolio of ugly characters made out of clay.
Graham, a former city landscape architect, has created his latest series of sculptures modelled on the idea of the fallen angel – all of them coming from a rich imagination and other influences he cites including Francis Bacon, Daumier and artists from the Dada movement. His weird and wonderful clay portraits have been stirring interest in exhibitions, shows and galleries.
More information about the exhibition can be found online.
To find out more about the Northern Potters Association, visit the website.
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