Julia Elliott – Agama Creative
Julia Elliot will be demonstrating Raku firing over the weekend of Ceramic Wales 2026
Artist Statement
Ceramic sculpting was my first love, I remember being given clay to play with when I was about 7 and making an owl! Since then, although I have studied and worked successfully in other fields, ceramics has always been my preferred ‘go to’ medium.
My current work in copper fuming and raku is the culmination of a journey started over 25 years ago when I first decided to make sculpture my full time career.
Since then my work has become increasingly more stylized. Pushing the boundaries of the clay, to create longer legs, more dynamic poses etc. Although still keeping within the figurative styles I love.
In my sculpture I hope to create emotion in the viewer, from the naughty, funny, playfulness of a Thelwell style pony to the regal strength of a Red Deer Stag. From the grace of a sight hound to the love and adoration of a spaniel. I frequently use myths and folklore to inspire the pieces I create.
Copper fuming added the final, wonderful, uncontrolled aspect I had been looking for in my work, everything from subtle muted colours to full blown colour riot. Its notoriously difficult and fickle nature has constantly held my interest.
My studio is based in the beautiful mountains of North Wales, but I can often be found at shows around the country.
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