A UNIQUE ARTISTIC PROCESS
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· 2018 BP DESIGN AWARD WINNER ·
· 2018 CRAFT SCOTLAND GRADUATE AWARD WINNER ·
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Hand built, tactile ceramic
ANNA YOUNIE CERAMICS
Ranging from table top vessels to floor based pieces, the detail in my work aims to reflect the eroded textures of the dramatic landscapes belonging to the Orkney Islands. Hand built using black stoneware clay, these tactile pieces vary in both size and surface detail throughout the range.
ARTIST BIO
Originally from Orkney, I initially discovered my interest in ceramics whilst studying at Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen. Having never worked with clay before, I soon realised that this was the media I wanted to work with and specialise in throughout my fourth year and hereafter.
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Moving away from home to be able to study was when I realised that I never fully appreciated the vast wealth of inspiration that Orkney has to offer. It was then that I knew I wanted to try and capture its intricate and sometimes overlooked detail in my ceramic pieces.
CV
EDUCATION
GRAY'S SCHOOL OF ART
ABERDEEN
September 2014 - June 2018
Three Dimensional Design (BA Honours Degree)
This course allows you to develop a wide range of Three Dimensional Design skills, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of professional design practice. The course is uniquely equipped to develop highly employable graduates with the skills necessary to operate in this changing and increasingly demanding working environment, from the individual designer-maker, freelance product designer or team member in multidisciplinary consultancies.
PXL MAD
HASSELT, BELGIUM
February 2017 - May 2017
Ceramics
Being able to take part in the Erasmus programme that Gray’s runs, I was able to spend the second semester of my third year studying abroad. This allowed me to work under more of a fine art approach to ceramics as opposed to the design driven course at Gray’s I was used to and which also led me to discover a passion for producing large scale pieces.
ORKNEY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS
September 2013 - May 2014
Portfolio Building
This one-year course enables students to explore a variety of art and design disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, digital imaging, design and textiles. Alongside practical studio work, there is a contextual study element involving lectures, visits to exhibitions and talks by visiting artists.
CONTACT
Thank you for viewing Anna Younie Ceramics portfolio. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to find out more.
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Instagram: @annayounieceramics
E-mail: anna_younie@hotmail.co.uk
