A selection of responses to the work, from galleries, collectors and commission clients.
GALLERIES & INSTITUTIONS
"Kate Buckley's exhibition still takes our breath away every time we walk through the building. The mix of porcelain, colour and shadow is so masterfully blended in each piece to create such beautiful movement. It brings us calmness, encourages reflection and a sense of slowing down, taking a breath and taking notice."Helmsley Arts Centre, 2023
"Ceramic genius!" Helmsley Arts Centre
"Ceramic art like no other." Saltbox Gallery, 2026
"Ceramic genius!" Helmsley Arts Centre
"Ceramic art like no other." Saltbox Gallery, 2026
COLLECTORS & BUYERS
"What attracted me to the work was its simplicity, the contrast between the geometry and the torn, ragged edges, and the variety of shadows cast by the raised porcelain, according to the changes in the natural light from the windows and the artificial sources within the room." Private collector
"The piece I bought hangs in my hallway and gives me so much joy when I arrive home each day." Private collector
"The light on it creates shadows which change throughout the day. Lovely to visit during Open Studios to see how the work is developing." York Open Studios visitor
“A wonderfully inventive artist. Lovely to meet Kate at Celebrating Ceramics in Waterperry, July 2025 — she took the time to talk about her creative inspiration and working methods, and we were delighted to add one of her pieces to our collection.” Gallery visitor, Waterperry 2025
"Kate is a really special artist, doing something refreshing and original." Private collector
"During York Open Studios I visited Kate's home to view her work. There were some truly incredible, contemporary pieces, full of colour, light and shadow." York Open Studios visitor
"Beautiful and very unusual ceramic artwork, constantly evolving as the light changes with different times of day." Private collector
"The three dimensional elegance of the piece is a delight." Private collector
"I came yesterday and couldn't stop thinking about your work. I came back today to buy some." Gallery visitor
Bought as a 20th wedding anniversary' gift for friends, everyone in the group loved it, and the bespoke touch on the card didn't go unnoticed either. Thank you." — J., anniversary gift
"The piece I bought hangs in my hallway and gives me so much joy when I arrive home each day." Private collector
"The light on it creates shadows which change throughout the day. Lovely to visit during Open Studios to see how the work is developing." York Open Studios visitor
“A wonderfully inventive artist. Lovely to meet Kate at Celebrating Ceramics in Waterperry, July 2025 — she took the time to talk about her creative inspiration and working methods, and we were delighted to add one of her pieces to our collection.” Gallery visitor, Waterperry 2025
"Kate is a really special artist, doing something refreshing and original." Private collector
"During York Open Studios I visited Kate's home to view her work. There were some truly incredible, contemporary pieces, full of colour, light and shadow." York Open Studios visitor
"Beautiful and very unusual ceramic artwork, constantly evolving as the light changes with different times of day." Private collector
"The three dimensional elegance of the piece is a delight." Private collector
"I came yesterday and couldn't stop thinking about your work. I came back today to buy some." Gallery visitor
Bought as a 20th wedding anniversary' gift for friends, everyone in the group loved it, and the bespoke touch on the card didn't go unnoticed either. Thank you." — J., anniversary gift
COMMISSIONS
“I fell in love with Kate’s Blue Hydrangea piece in her summer exhibition, but it sold before I could buy it. I asked Kate to make me a similar one, and it’s lovely — it has pride of place in our home.” Commission client
"We commissioned a piece from Kate and absolutely love it. The craftsmanship is wonderful." Commission client
Discovered Kate's work when it was on display at Newcastle Cathedral. I commissioned her to make a wall piece and Kate responded fantastically to the brief — the resultant work massively exceeded our expectations." Commission client, Newcastle
"As an admirer of Kate's work, I commissioned a small sculpture to mark someone special to me. Kate listened carefully and came up with some lovely ideas. I am utterly delighted with the piece. Kate is thoughtful and professional — I urge you to check out her unique work." Commission client
"We have just commissioned a wedding piece from Kate and it is absolutely beautiful — an incredible piece with terracotta porcelain on a blue background, perfect for our wedding and something we will treasure forever." Commission client
"Kate made a piece as a gift for my wife's 40th birthday. I can't recommend her highly enough." Commission client
"It is everything we could have hoped for and more, and working with you was a real pleasure. The piece makes us feel happy every time we see it and has received no end of compliments." Commission client
"Really interesting and unusual pieces. I commissioned a wall piece and it's perfect." Commission client
"We commissioned a piece from Kate and absolutely love it. The craftsmanship is wonderful." Commission client
Discovered Kate's work when it was on display at Newcastle Cathedral. I commissioned her to make a wall piece and Kate responded fantastically to the brief — the resultant work massively exceeded our expectations." Commission client, Newcastle
"As an admirer of Kate's work, I commissioned a small sculpture to mark someone special to me. Kate listened carefully and came up with some lovely ideas. I am utterly delighted with the piece. Kate is thoughtful and professional — I urge you to check out her unique work." Commission client
"We have just commissioned a wedding piece from Kate and it is absolutely beautiful — an incredible piece with terracotta porcelain on a blue background, perfect for our wedding and something we will treasure forever." Commission client
"Kate made a piece as a gift for my wife's 40th birthday. I can't recommend her highly enough." Commission client
"It is everything we could have hoped for and more, and working with you was a real pleasure. The piece makes us feel happy every time we see it and has received no end of compliments." Commission client
"Really interesting and unusual pieces. I commissioned a wall piece and it's perfect." Commission client
