Frances Priest creates vibrant ceramic vessels, tiles, and sculptural forms that explore the possibilities of pattern, influenced by her childhood interest in decorative motifs. She merges precision with organic movement, allowing elements to appear playful and overlapping. Recent works include cylindrical vessels influenced by Chinese ginger jars and a tile commission for Theatre Clwyd. She also participated in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with encaustic floral tiles. Priest's work can be seen at &Gallery in Edinburgh during the group exhibition Fragments from July 5 to 30.
Frances Priest creates ceramic vessels, tiles, and sculptural forms that explore the possibilities of pattern, emphasizing geometry and color in her work.
Priest's art is inspired by decorative motifs, stemming from The Grammar of Ornament and explores international visual languages to achieve an all-around completeness.
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