Documentary | Clive Bowen | Born, Not Made

June 15, 2024December 8, 2021 by Jay

Now in his early seventies, Clive Bowen is without equal in Britain as a maker of slipware. His pots are collected and used worldwide.

Filmed on location in Devon, this documentary follows Bowen as he prepares for his 2014 ceramics exhibition at Goldmark Gallery.

The film follows Bowen at work in his studio. It shows him throwing, glazing and decorating platters, jugs and store jars, press moulding tiles and opening his kiln.

Bowen discusses his life as a studio potter and the challenges involved.

Masterclass | Clive Bowen | Slip Decorating Techniques

June 15, 2024July 10, 2020 by Jay

Watch master slipware potter Clive Bowen give a slip decorating demonstration at Goldmark Gallery. Clive’s work is borne out of the local North Devon tradition and his palette very much reflects this. He begins by showing a variety of decorating techniques on tiles whilst answering audience questions.

Documentary | Lee Kang-hyo | Onggi Master

June 15, 2024June 29, 2020 by Jay

Our documentary tells the story of one of the most respected Korean potters, Lee Kang-hyo and his search for a beautiful life, through his work with clay and the love of his family. Set against the backdrop of his South Korean studio, it gives an insight into the spiritual journey that plays a vital part in his artistic practice.

Lee is world-famous for mastering the traditional Korean technique called Onggi – a technique that allows him to make enormous, often man-sized pots. Watch him constructing three of these giant Onggi pots over a five-day period, culminating in an exciting explosion of glaze and colour as Lee sets about decorating them in his inimitable fashion.