Abigail Schama 'The Wrangler'

This sculptural jug balances fragility and strength in its organic form. The surface bears soft ivory and earthy tones, layered with translucent glazes that flow and pool like mineral deposits. Its irregular rim and expressive handle evoke a sense of erosion and time-worn beauty, celebrating imperfection and the tactile nature of clay. Both functional and sculptural, the piece captures a quiet, elemental presence.

About the Artist

London based ceramic artist, Abigail Schama, came to pottery from painting. Abigail Schama’s hand thrown, stoneware bowls tell stories through surface. Any bowl is basic and universal in its meaning. The process of building up and then turning the form creates their skin and character. Abigail relies on the processes of slipping and chattering; words which describe human contact.

Abigail plays with a palette of dolomite and transparent glazes. Each piece undergoes a further firing to be lightly gilded with (24 carat) gold lustre, which highlight the shape of each form and create an intriguing contrast with the more humble tones and textures of her work.