Kelly Andrews
in interview…
Q. Do you plan ahead for your ceramic creations?
A. I think about what I’m going to make before I start. I usually do some sketches and make a few notes. This is to remind me of the idea rather than a structured approach. I only ever handbuild so the process is gradual, and I often change the form as it progresses. I use different clays so these influence the finished work.
Q. What subjects inspire you to create your ceramics?
A. Just about everything! Everything around me suggests another idea. It may be a walk along the beach looking at the patterns in the sand, a shape on the skyline, inspiration is everywhere. I admire those artists who develop their work consistently, but it doesn’t seem to work for me.
Q. What is the best thing about making pottery?
A. One of the best things for me is that you can take a lump of clay and with simple tools make it into a vessel or an ornament and know this is the same technique that has been used for thousands of years. This link with a 5000-year-old Chinese pot is fascinating in this age of technology.
Q. What is the best thing about being a member of PSP?
A. Contact with so many talented people. The generous sharing of information. The mix of different people, different generations, different backgrounds. Humor and friendship.