Kate Buckley is an accomplished sculptural artist who has gained recognition for her stunning contemporary ceramics. Her work explores how the interplay of colour, tonal variations, light, shadow, and geometric form interact.
Porcelain pieces are beautiful when made singularly, but when assembled in multiples they take on a spontaneous power which is more beautiful and compelling. Together they become more than the sum of the parts. Using the origami rippled surface or edge of the porcelain allows Kate to create very different effects, but it is always about the art of the fold, the power of multiples, light, shadow, and the space between.
An award-winning sculptural artist, Kate’s work can be found in galleries and private collections across the UK. She grew up in North Wales and now lives in York with her family. After teaching for many years she left to pursue her passion for art and design, becoming a full-time artist in 2019.
Porcelain pieces are beautiful when made singularly, but when assembled in multiples they take on a spontaneous power which is more beautiful and compelling. Together they become more than the sum of the parts. Using the origami rippled surface or edge of the porcelain allows Kate to create very different effects, but it is always about the art of the fold, the power of multiples, light, shadow, and the space between.
An award-winning sculptural artist, Kate’s work can be found in galleries and private collections across the UK. She grew up in North Wales and now lives in York with her family. After teaching for many years she left to pursue her passion for art and design, becoming a full-time artist in 2019.
Blending origami with porcelain allows my work to be spontaneous and full of life.
I am never seeking perfection, it is the asymmetry created in the geometry that is really exciting for me.
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My fascination with the process of folding paper: how it springs from 2D to 3D; creates curves from straight lines; and encloses the space between led me to develop this into porcelain. I created a technique of press moulding onto origami-folded material and this allowed me to capture the essence of folded cartridge paper in porcelain form. I feel a sense of pride and success when people express surprise that my work is made from clay.
I am an elected member of Leeds Fine Artists and one of the organisers of the annual York Open Studios event. I am also a member of the British Origami Society, the Craft Potters Association and the York Art Workers Association. |
Making my faceted celadon green bowls
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If you are interested in purchasing one of my pieces please feel free to contact me to arrange a visit to view the works.
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