New arrivals at Flow

We’re pleased to introduce the work of American ceramic artist Mitch Iburg to Flow, alongside two new works by Scotland-based ceramic artist Nancy Fuller.

Their practices are shaped by a close relationship with the landscapes around their homes. Both work with raw surfaces, allowing the character of the earth or the marks of fire to remain visible in their vessels.

For Mitch, this begins with the landscape around his studio in Minnesota. He forages clays, stones, fossils and glacial debris, processing these materials to develop his own series of clays that reflect the colours and mineral qualities of the land.

Nancy’s work is similarly rooted in place. Born in rural Taiwan and raised in the Scottish countryside, she brings ancient techniques from Asia into her practice on a croft in Aberdeenshire. Her vessels are wood-fired, their muted surfaces shaped by the subtle and unpredictable effects of flame, ash and atmosphere.

We’ve brought their work together in the gallery, where the subtle colours and earthy surfaces sit beautifully alongside one another.

"For me, wood-firing is a form of affirmation - you act and the fire responds, acknowledging your existence in the world. The attention required for a firing sharpens your senses and you become increasingly aware of subtle changes in your surroundings, bringing you closer to your natural state of being. Formed from earth and born from fire, my work inherently talks of a specific landscape, a time of year and myself, the maker."

- Nancy Fuller