Will Papworth 'Large Vessel in Indigo'

Dimensions - Ø17cm x H25cm

Materials - Stoneware clay

Method - Hand-thrown and turned, fired in an oxidation atmosphere

Care -  Water-tight, gently wipe with a damp cloth

Description

This tall vessel is finished in a vibrant, deep indigo glaze. Encircling the body are gentle rings and linear moments that reveal the rhythm of the wheel, adding texture and visual cadence to the form. The silhouette rises with confidence before opening into a wide, generous rim, balancing presence with practicality. Fully functional, the piece embodies Papworth’s refined approach to form and surface, where depth of colour and evidence of process come together.

About the Artist 

Will Papworth (b. 1996, Somerset, England) is a ceramicist and photographer, currently working in London. Papworth received his First-Class BA in Fine Art at Kingston School of Art in 2019. His final year studies saw him sit for the first time at a potter’s wheel, and he has been captivated by clay ever since. Following graduation, Papworth has built himself a garden studio in East Sussex, where he taught himself how to throw and fire ceramics. Since the beggining of 2024 he has become a member of Standpoint Studios based in Central London. Here he works alongside other artists and spends time practicing, reasearching and learning more about his craft. Most of the artist’s work is hand-thrown, creating stoneware, earthenware and porcelain ceramics encompassing both functional tableware and works of art. 

Read more about Will's practice and view his full collection..