My work represents a journey of personal exploration into the relationships between man and nature.
The symbolism of the fish often finds its way in to my work. I see the fish as an icon of strength in nature, as they also do in many different cultures. The fish is often used in association with cycles and infinity. I am especially interested in the koi carp, which in Japanese culture is greatly respected because of the fable, which states that, if the koi carp is strong enough to swim up the fastest river, when reaching the top will turn into a dragon. Another reoccurring theme in my work is positivity and negativity; this is used to represent opposites, dualities, cycles and the Jungian idea of shadows. Many of these ideas influence the forms and finishes used within my work.
Chris Smedley May 2006
EDUCATION
1998 - 2001
1997 - 1998 |
Falmouth College of Arts (Studio Ceramics BA Hon's)
Arnold and Carlton College of Further Education (Foundation Course) |
EXHIBITIONS
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2002
2002
2001
2001
2001
2000
1999
1999
1998 |
Work exhibited at Vitreous Contemporary Art, Truro
Work exhibited at Campden Gallery Chipping Campden
‘The Exhibition' The Warehouse Gallery, Henley on Thames
Falmouth Arts Centre solo exhibition. Cornwall
Ongoing exhibition of recent work at Hunky Dory Restaurant, Falmouth
Exhibition of traditional arts and crafts at Falmouth Arts Centre
‘Funny Ha Ha, Beautiful and Unique' Beatrice Royal Gallery, South Hampton
Work showing at The Chalk House gallery, St Ives, Cornwall
‘Cornwall Crafts Association Exhibition' Truro Museum, Truro, Cornwall
‘New Designers' Islington Design Centre, Islington Road, London
‘Ceramics' Degree Show Falmouth College Of Arts, Wood Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall
‘An Exhibition Of Applied Arts' Falmouth Arts Centre, High Street, Falmouth, Cornwall
Bronze Age reconstruction, Truro Museum, Cornwall
‘A Sense Of Place' Falmouth Gallery, Wood Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall |
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