Clive Bowen
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Clive Bowen (born 1943 in Cardiff) is described "as a gestural decorator, even something of an action painter, applying a fluid spontaneity and broad hand to his trailing, pouring and combing. Seeing his pots in groups - runs of splendid jugs, bowls, platters and press-moulded dishes - reveals Bowen's ability to explore within the parameters of his signature forms." (David Whiting)
Bowen studied painting and etching at Cardiff College of Art from 1960-64. He then became the apprentice of Michael Leach at Yelland Pottery where he came to love the rich Fremington clay and earthernware of Fishley.[1] A further year at Brannam's pottery in Barnstable allowed him to develop his throwing skills and to gain the ability to make large pots. Residing in North Devon allowed Bowen the opportunity to help fire pots at Wenford Bridge with Michael Cardew and to meet Svend Bayer who became a life-long friend.
In 1971 Bowen purchased a small agricultural property at Shebbear in North Devon and established his pottery with large double-chambered woodfiring kilns.
Bowen still uses local Fremington clay and is internationally known and respected for his powerful yet intimate pieces.
Bowen exhibits widely in the UK throughout Europe, North America and Japan.
References
- ^ Watson Oliver, Studio Pottery Phaidon 1993, p.153
1. "The ceramics Book" The craft Potters Association directory. 2nd Ed. 2008 ISBN 978-9557732-0-4
2. http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/crafts directory
4.^ Davies ,Peter " 5 Devon Potters".2004 ISBN 9548083-0-4 p.43
5.^ DeWal Edmund "Design Sourcebook Ceramics" New Holland ISBN 1859740774 p.116
6.^ Crafts 'sources of inspiration-Clive Bowen' ISSN 0306-610X p.47
7.^ Whiting David "Modern British Potters" A.C.Black London 2009 ISBN 978-0-7136-8732.p.19