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View Image Gallery Joanne Cooke(Full member)

Email:   Web: www.joannecooke.com  

Artist's Statement

My journey to becoming a professional sculptor of dogs began in 2000 when, for my own amusement, I decided to sculpt our family Jack Russell from a sketch I had recently drawn. I enjoyed the process so much that I went on to try more sculptures inspired by other family dogs. These pieces soon grew into a small collection which I took to The British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate the following year. The dogs received a very positive response which encouraged me to explore the area of dog breeds for further inspiration and I soon became obsessed!

Many years and countless shows later, I am still excited by my subject and am constantly seeing dogs in books, on the internet or in person whilst walking my own hound, that have characteristics that I later incorporate into my work.

My favourite stage of sculpting a dog is applying the facial expression. It is at this point that the piece comes to life and shows its personality. I don’t like to get too bogged down with trying to achieve anatomical perfection but rather to put all my effort into capturing the character of a dog, which sometimes means exaggerating certain aspects of its appearance.

My sculptures are shown in galleries around the UK , although I am now working mainly to commission, recreating client’s own pets in clay.

Current Work and Availability

Hand-built stoneware "dog" sculpture. 

Work generally available from:
The Wey Gallery, 44 Bridge St, Godalming Surrey.
Serena Hall Gallery, Southwold, Suffolk
Anstey Galleries, 33 Swan Rd, Harrogate,
Pyramid Gallery, York 
Dirleton gallery, East Lothian
Lee Chapman Gallery, Keswick
Byard Art, Cambridge
Dazzle, Helmsley, Yorks.
Rostra Gallery, Bath

Technical Information

I glaze fire to approx 1245c in an electric kiln. Pieces are decorated in appropriately coloured stoneware glazes based on various acquired recipes.

Training

1991 - 1995 - Manchester Metropolitan University: BA(Hons) Three Dimentional Design (wood, metal, ceramics & glass)

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Ceramics by Joanne Cooke at Studiopottery.co.uk - home

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Ceramics by Joanne Cooke at Studiopottery.co.uk - 2011. Beagle Ceramics by Joanne Cooke at Studiopottery.co.uk - 2013. Sad Pup
Ceramics by Joanne Cooke at Studiopottery.co.uk - 2010. Large Mutt Ceramics by Joanne Cooke at Studiopottery.co.uk - 2011. Salty Sea Dog
Ceramics by Joanne Cooke at Studiopottery.co.uk - 2013. Ernest Ceramics by Joanne Cooke at Studiopottery.co.uk - 2013. Smiley dog

Contact Details

Studio Address: Units D1 & D2 Meltham Mills Ind. Est., Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, UK, HD9 4DS.
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Mobile: 07957 228990
Email:
Web-site: www.joannecooke.com

Availability: Must phone first.



Last Updated: 2013-02-09

Events featuring this potter

Byard Art : Mixed Summer Exhibition
July 15, 2013 to September 08, 2013

Potfest in the Park : Potfest in the Park 2013
July 26, 2013 to July 28, 2013

Byard Art : Christmas Cracker 2013 with ceramic art
November 29, 2013 to January 01, 2014

Work styles:

Stoneware
Handbuilt
Sculptural
Animals and Birds
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