Jennifer works from her studio on the edge of Dartmoor in South Devon, a quiet space to develop her practise. She makes vessels with a timeless simplicity, inspired by her surroundings and the ancient potters who remained closely attuned to their natural environment.
The vessels are hand built from black, red or white stoneware clays, using the pinch and coil methods to preserve every mark and impression in the soft material. Using only a few simple tools, the process is slow and rhythmic. The form of each vessel grows organically, allowing space to think and modify.
Surfaces are coated with thin layers of slips and glazes. The texture left by the pinching process is accentuated as the glaze pools into the hollows. The colours are subtle, with occasional flashes of vibrant colour, all to be found within nature's palette. Pieces may be fired several times, until a particular quality of colour and texture is achieved.
Jennifer holds an MA in ceramics from The Royal College of Art. Prior to this she gained a first class honours degree from West Surrey College of Art and Design. On leaving college, Jennifer was awarded a Crafts Council 'Setting Up' grant, and her ceramics is featured in exhibitions and private collections worldwide.