Contemporary Ceramics | Makers | Maker Profiles | Andy Mason

Andy Mason

Andy was born and raised in North Staffordshire, aware of the nearby manufactured ceramics and the historical legacy of ‘The Potteries’. Beyond pottery lessons at school, Andy undertook a vocational craft-based course at the University of Derby.

Aspects from nature and landscape bring inspiration into his studio, which led to the creation of a range of tableware made with a fluid, direct approach, using the natural energy of throwing, together with glazing and firing methods to ensure pots that are tactile, functional and robust.

He values simplicity and tries to resist the impulse to be too precise, or to overwork the form or surface. He appreciates the subtle asymmetry of form, often incorporating sgraffito motifs onto a glazed surface to create a pleasing composition with food. At times embellishment sneaks in, allowing a more expressive influence on the finished surface.

Andy comments about his work: “It’s a distillation of ideas and imagery, meeting technique and creative expression, translated through ceramics. These concepts can bring their own value and meaning, though the simple purpose of putting good food together with handmade pottery has an immediate appeal to the senses.”

Andy Mason

small facet bowl AM470Y222

£22.00 £19.84 outside the UK

PRODUCT CODE:AM470Y222

Andy Mason

small facet bowl AM470Y220

£22.00 £19.84 outside the UK

PRODUCT CODE:AM470Y220

Andy Mason

oval facet bowl AM470Y217

£38.00 £34.27 outside the UK

PRODUCT CODE:AM470Y217

Andy Mason

oval facet bowl AM470Y216

£38.00 £34.27 outside the UK

PRODUCT CODE:AM470Y216

Andy Mason

dinner plate AM470Y196

£48.00 £43.28 outside the UK

PRODUCT CODE:AM470Y196

Andy Mason

dinner plate AM470Y194

£48.00 £43.28 outside the UK

PRODUCT CODE:AM470Y194

Andy Mason

dinner plate AM470Y193

£48.00 £43.28 outside the UK

PRODUCT CODE:AM470Y193

Andy Mason

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