Jim Turner

Jim's current work is focused on creating textured surfaces unique to the ceramic process. The bottle, trophy and pod sculpture forms are constructed from altered extrusions and paper clay sheets. These surfaces are treated like a canvass. Layers are built up with the slips and glazes which are applied using brushes, sponges and slip trailors much as painting. They are then fired to 1300oc subjecting them to chance of the firing process. Some pieces are fired again at a lower temperature with lustres. This technique seems to encapsulate some primeval mood in the landscape.

Jim has lectured part-time in ceramics and sculpture. He has also llead workshops, seminars and offers consultancy services. Jim is now putting his energy into offering courses from his studio in West Cork.