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Interview with Sonya Viney

Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, In : Interviews

Can you tell me a little about your work

I use objects that are usually considered rubbish to others and employ many processes to develop ‘found’ mass produced pieces. Everyday containers are transformed; cast in ‘white gold,’ commonly known as porcelain. Often pieces have precious inclusions, which create unique marks in the firing process or are explored in Pâte-de-Verre glass, raku and smoke firing.

I explore the notion of ‘still life’ within ceramics. My work is inspired by mu...

The story of the first Corby Open exhibition

Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, In : Interviews

The Corby Open is an exhibition that is a long time coming. I moved to Corby in the early 80's just in time for the local bookshop and local woolshop to close. There seemed to be nowhere, apart from W H Smiths to buy anything remotely like art materials. I think this is probably why my own work has developed in the way it has due to the lack of access to materials.

I don't ordinarily apply for Open exhibitions, but at the very last minute I had a change of heart. I like so many o...

Lostock Hall Academy

Posted by Phiona Richards on Sunday, February 12, 2012, In : Workshops

At the beginning of January, I made my usual 6 week trek up to Manchester to visit my elderly mother. This visit had a few more added extras a) it was my birthday b) I had a day's work in a school in Preston.

I had a fabulous day, working with year 10 and 11 who were working on their GCSE Art and Design Textile. The girls were great, very keen and produced some lovely work. I feel honoured that a few asked me for my autograph, which I have to say is a first.

Le Design a L'Heure Anglais', L'Atelier Gallery, Paris

Posted by Phiona Richards on Thursday, August 4, 2011, In : Exhibitions

What an opportunity, to exhibit in Paris the capital of France. Culture, Coissants, Wine and some of the world's most recognised monuments.

Designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Worlds Fair. At the time there was a petition by many local artists who saw the structure as .....useless and monstrous. Amazingly nature lovers were concerned that it would disrupt the flight of birds. Within the first year sales of tickets to ride the nine hundred foot elevator covered the cons...

Boxes, Boxes, Boxes

Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, May 4, 2011,

Last night was spent catching up on my box-making. I needed to make a few to house some pieces that are going to the 'Ladies Night' event at Byard Art, Cambridge I remember, when I started creating my jewellery pieces I was conscious that they needed to be housed safely giving them that precious feel. I sourced various companies that supplied boxes but they never really seemed to have what I was looking for. In the end I created my own.

This means that each piece has a box made to fi...
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Glitter Arti

Posted by Phiona Richards on Friday, November 5, 2010,

I'll be at th

e Atkins Building at Hinckley tomorrow selling my jewellery and books sculptures at Glitter Arti.

This is a new event so we shall see how it goes.

I have created some paper baubles especially for my Christmas audience. Maybe I will see some of you there.
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About Me

Phiona Richards

Corby

I am intrigued by paper and it's versatility. It is a total misnomer and full of contradictions. I am continually exploring the possibilities this material unfolds for me.