I know, ceramics within the artworld is on trend at the momen (tapestry is next, just you wait-more on that later), but I couldn't not mention
Barnaby Barford. He's been making some really fantastic ceramic sculptures, referencing modern day society. The contrast of this rich, classic material with modern, harsher realities creates an interesting juxtaposition. He's just had a show at
Spring Projects with Alice Hawkins which I unfortunately missed, their work looked brilliant together.
They are really similiar to the ones Russian Collective AES+F have made. Entitled Europe-Europe they deal with more global issues than Barford, but essentially are the same, sinister, sardonic creations.
Also see Sam Plagersons
Toby Jugs which were recently shown at Cell Project Space. And my review of hip new Whitecuber Rachel Kneebone
here.
