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Snails rocking out

A family of ceramic snails rocking out across the studio floor.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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These garden sculptures were exhibited at the amazing Sculpture at Kingham Lodge 1-9 May 2021.

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Snail pace!

details of rocking snail sculpture by herefordshire artist potter jon williams

Taking time to appreciate the subtle effects of layering and wiping away slip decoration…. 

detail of rocking snail ceramic sculpture by jon williams the flying potter from herefordshire

At the moment, these snail sculptures are at the leather hard stage (my favorite!) and still have to dry for a couple of weeks before going in the kiln.

close up of a rocking ceramic snail by jon williams the flying potter

Once they’ve been fired, the snails are to be exhibited at several garden sculpture exhibitions later this year.

As with a lot of my work, these pieces have an interactive element. Visitors will be able to gently rock the snails back and forth to create rhythmic sounds.