Jo Taylor Ceramics
Portfolio of works
Superfluity 2023
Height 67cm, spray painted.
For exhibition with "Vessels" at Vanner Gallery, Salisbury in November.
Photo credits Jeni Meade styled by Catriona Archer & John Taylor
Rocaille iii 2023
Height 41cm currently available with Vessel London.
Photo credits Jeni Meade styled by Catriona Archer & John Taylor
Shell Grotto Lantern 2023
New development of LED lit work, research & development supported by a bursary from the Making Waves Ceramics Trust
Shell Vase series 2022
Commission piece in black clay 2022
This piece was made to match a work from the earlier Piceous series in colour & dimensions, in conjunction with Vessel Gallery, London.
Together We Rise
Chichester Cathedral, 2022
This exhibition emerged through lockdown zoom meetings with the Royal Society of Sculptors South West Group. What started as an idea became reality thanks to the hard work of the 25 artists involved, the staff at the Cathedral and curator Jacquiline Cresswell, who made sense of the show with her expert eye.
Photo credits Paul Gonella
Titled "Three" these works were created during lockdown and tell a story of risk and acceptance. This trio, trinity or family can be read in many ways in a Cathedral setting although the overarching message is of strength in unity.
It was a privilege to be part of the team delivering an extensive sculpture based educational project during Autumn 2021. As well as our clients making work, the freelancers, staff and volunteers were also invited to respond in 3D whilst considering our relationship with the museum.
"Supporting Structure"
This one off work was my response to the brief; based upon the supportive base of the inspiring Witcombe Cabinet it acts as a metaphor for the supportive nature of the Pathways to Wellbeing project. Incorporated into the ornamentation are acknowledgements of previous projects which include heads, coil pots, matisse slab pots and spoons.
Studio shot courtesy of Russell Sach.
Jardiniere i & ii
Functioning planters made especially for the exhibition "Reliquary" at Culture Object, New York
Photo credit John Taylor
Jardiniere series 2021: installation shots courtesy of Culture Object
Promenade Series
Created from thrown & joined sections of grogged porcelain these large works are available with Vessel Gallery
Photo credit Agata Pec
Lichenesque 2021
Height 51cm available through Rabley Gallery
Happenstance 2021
Height 45cm available through Rabley Gallery
Archaeology of Surface 2021
Height 43cm available through Rabley Gallery
"After" Series 2020/21
"After Queen" height 36cm, inspired by the monoprints of Natasha Michaels and her influences, all works form this series available through Rabley Gallery
"After" Series 2020/21
"After Consort" height 41cm
"After" Series 2020/21
"After Duchess" height 31.5cm
Vari Capitelli Series 2019/20
Sculptural Vessels inspired by Piranesi sold via Vessel Gallery
Vari Capitelli Series 2019/20
Sculptural Vessels inspired by Piranesi sold via Vessel Gallery
Vari Capitelli series 2019/20
Detail of Vari Capitelli series, sold via Vessel Gallery
Vari Capitelli Series 2019/20
Photo credit Ester Segarra
Sculptural Vessels inspired by Piranesi sold via Vessel Gallery
Cincture series 2019
Photo credit Ester Segarra
Porcelain wall hung series exhibited at COLLECT 2020, available via Vessel Gallery
Candelabrum Construct Series 2020
Photo credit John Taylor
Stacked forms created in response to the works of Piranesi, for exhibition "For Love of the Master" at Dublin Castle
For Love of the Master 2022
Installation shots from the 2022 exhibition For Love of the Master: 25 Artists Fascinated by Piranesi, Dublin Castle. These stacked pieces were made in response to Piranesi's candelabrum which use unrelated fragments to create entirely new work.
A selection of these works are currently available with Culture Object, New York.
Rondo Grande White ii, 2019
Photo Credit Jo Taylor
Grogged porcelain with LEDs, diameter 52cm, thrown & handbuilt.
One of a series of 5 made as part of Arts Council Funded project GrowFlowShow; exhibited at Pound Arts June/July 2019.
Vessel & Stand Ensemble ii, 2019
Photo Credit John Taylor
Exploration of the vessel and stand, inspired by coastal architecture (such as piers), thrown & extruded.
Made as part of Arts Council Funded project GrowFlowShow; exhibited at Pound Arts June/July 2019.
Available through Culture Object New York
Vessel & Stand Ensemble i, 2019
Photo Credit John Taylor
Exploration of the vessel & stand, inspired by an exhibit at Corsham Court, thrown & handbuilt.
Made as part of Arts Council Funded project GrowFlowShow; exhibited at Pound Arts June/July 2019.
Colonnade vessels ii & iii, 2018
Photo credit John Taylor
Inspired by Amesbury Abbey, stoneware with porcelain, height 46cm, thrown & handbuilt.
Made as part of Frames of Reference bursary project, in conjunction with Ginkgo Projects & Bloor Homes.
Rondo vii, 2018
Photo credit John Taylor
Inspired by ceiling roses, wall hung work, black clay with porcelain, diameter 31cm
Atonal Trio, 2018
Photo credit John Taylor
Porcelain, height 16cm
Pride & Joy Red i, 2018
Photo credit John Taylor
Porcelain, height 25.5cm.
Part of Pride & Joy series.
Composition iii, 2016
Photo credit John Taylor
Wall hung work, grogged porcelain, length 42cm
White Corona Cones, 2017
Photo credit John Taylor
Porcelain, height 36cm
Light diffusing cones made as part of ECAlab collaboration, exhibited at Ceramica, RIBA North, Liverpool
Liverpool Links, 2016
Photo credit John Taylor
Porcelain, length 40cm
Made for the Carter Preston Prize shortlist show at Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool, inspired by the metalwork at Sefton Park Palm House.
Riffing on Horsfield i, 2016
Photo credit John Taylor
Porcelain & mdf; height 44cm, width 64cm
Made for From Where I'm Standing, Swindon Museum & Art Gallery in response to Downstream Towards Vernon by Nicholas Horsfield
Piceous ii, 2016
Photo credit John Taylor
Black stoneware, height 43cm
Apricity ii, 2016
Photo credit John Taylor
Porcelain, height 45cm
This Integrate, 2013
Photo credit John Taylor
Porcelain installation, Gethsemane Altar, Bath Abbey for group show "Hospitality"
