Will Papworth 'Moon Vessel Anthracite'

Dimensions: Ø 24cm x H 17cm

Materials: Stoneware clay  

Method:  Hand-thrown

Care: Watertight, wipe dry after use 

Description:

Papworth reinterprets the iconic moon jar form with a pared-back vessel that reflects the clarity and restraint central to his practice. Hand-thrown in stoneware and finished in a matte anthracite glaze, the surface is smooth and charcoal-toned, giving the piece a quiet presence. The rounded body is gently tapered at the base and opens to a wide, even rim, balancing solidity with openness.

About the Artist:

Will Papworth is a ceramicist and photographer, currently working in East Sussex. 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 built himself a simple working studio in his garden, where he makes his ceramics. His work is entirely self-taught, and here he spends his time practising, researching 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.