Madeleine Hall-Arber

My work hovers on the edge of sculpture and practical day-to-day utility. I love the symmetry of wheel-thrown pottery, but I like to add the touch of a beautiful shape, color, or whimsey to enliven the classic forms. Many of my ceramic pieces have a bas-relief of animals, fish, birds or humans. Others are modernist with simple lines and colors. Some pieces are figurative sculptures. I also use a variety of clays ranging from porcelain to speckled stoneware to dark brown stoneware. Most of the glazes are formulated and mixed in my studio, intentionally maintaining a palette with depth and originality. I fervently hope that my work sparks joy!