Richard Ballantyne - Raku Ceramics
About Richard
"I started my artist career at Bradford College of Art, where I studied as an interior designer.
Often my work incorporates found objects in the sculpture – from ash from Mount St Helens in a glaze to stones washed on the beach as plinths – telling everyone its own story.
My first teaching job I was put in charge of a ceramics department and so started at evening class to keep one step ahead of the children; so started a lifetime love affair with the material.
My ceramics are as varied as the British climate – work being both sculptural and functional, life size to miniature; Raku, to high fired porcelain."
We say:
Richard has become known for his varied glazes and raku-derived finishes, as well as for his playful sense of humour when styling his signature penguins and micro-chicks.
Richard's collaborator Carol Read makes the ceramic bowls shown here.
Fox Head Raku fired ceramic £140; 16cm long. Hangs from a nail or picture hook.
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery is free | National post is £15
Owl on Tree Raku fired ceramic £210;30cm sorry, recently sold
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery is free | National post is £15
Battery Hens in a Cage Raku fired ceramic £185; 29cm high;
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery is free | National post is £15
Just A Splash Bowl (Medium) £65 made by Carol Read; 19.5cm in diameter
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery is free | National post is £15
Micro Chicks and small hares - a selection is always available at Vitreus Art
