Rosie Boylan – Ceramics

Discipline Ceramics

I have been a student of Jo Dove’s for around nine years, Jo is an exceptional potter. I am very fortunate that Jo’s studio is around the corner from me. I mainly work in stoneware and earthenware and look forward to exhibiting my work for the first time. I lived in India for a number of years and fell in love with the bold colours everywhere and enjoy glazing my pots particularly in bright turquoise. 

Whilst I was on a painting holiday in Spain run by Louise Waugh, I came across the tin glazed earthenware pottery of the Alpujarras.  My Majolica work is influenced by the blue pomegranate motif which is typical of this pottery in Southern Spain. After a visit to the Archaeological Museum in Athens I was inspired to make a set of mugs referencing the style of the three thousand year old drinking vessels on display.

By contrast, the Folk art of Mexico inspired me to make vibrantly coloured candlestick holders and butterdishes.

I am currently working on a series of pasta bowls which I’m glazing in bone ash.

Venue contact: Rosie Boylan 01984623384
Venue address: Myrtle Cottage, 13 High Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JX
Directions: Myrtle Cottage is down the cobbled alley alongside ELLA LAWRENCE Salon.  Go through black metal gate at end of alley.
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Parking:  Parking available in public carpark at North Street and Croft Way
Age Restriction: No children under 9
Refreshments: Tea & Coffee available
Dogs Allowed: Assistance Dogs only
Accessibility No disabled access

Other Artists at Venue: Simon Healy

Artists in the parish: John Abraham, Doulla Aebli, Kate Benson,  Colette Fowler-Marson, Jos Harral, Chris Howe, Alexandra Lavizzari, Stephen Martin, Susie Palmer, Ulick Palmer, Victoria Ward, Silver Street Studios, Secret Island Artisan Shop, Paul Williams, Kingsmead Art Department, Langley Moor, Rachel Gundry, Nicky Saunter, Jan Boddington

Events in the parish: School of Stitch, Red Priest, William Sitwell, Myc Riggulsford, Contrasts – A September Soiree, Kingsmead Lunchtime Concert

Parish information: Wiveliscombe has a number of great places to eat and drink including The Bear and White Hart pubs, The Phoenix Kitchen and Whelan’s Café. There are plenty of footpaths near the town centre for local walks as well as a selection of independent shops to visit.