Deiniol Williams

“My ceramic practice explores the dichotomy between rhythm and discord, and balance and disorder. By bringing together raw and unrefined materials and incorporating them into the clay, I seek the harmonious point between the rhythmic flow of the potter’s wheel and the disruptive and chaotic inclusions within the modified clay.”

Works

Tall Vessel Form with plinth

£450.00

Deiniol Williams

Wood-fired Stoneware. 2019 8 x 51cm Tall and narrow thrown bottle with Cwmbryn Moor stone inclusions, carved base, white slip, prints, and pale green wood-ash glaze. Fired on it's side and supported by shells.

Tall Vessel Form with plinth

£720.00

Deiniol Williams

Wood-fired Stoneware. 2019 9 x 63cm Tall and narrow thrown bottle with Norland Moor stone inclusions, carved base, white slip, and treacle-colour wood-ash glaze.

Tall Vessel Form with plinth

£450.00

Deiniol Williams

Wood-fired Stoneware. 2019 8 x 47cm Tall and narrow thrown bottle with Cwmbryn stone inclusions, carved base, white slip, and Pale Azure wood-ash glaze.

Biography

Deiniol Williams is an Associate Member of the Craft Potters Association (CPA), and a member of the Crafts Council Directory. He has been exhibiting regularly since 2006. Deiniol’s work is held in the collection of Prifysgol Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection & Archive.

Exhibitions & events

2023 ‘Open Call’ Redcar Palace, North Yorkshire
2022 ‘Holmfirth Art Trail – The Fringe’ Empty Space, Holm, West Yorkshire
2022 Ceramic Art London, Central Saint Martins, London
2021 ‘Tall Tales’, Lingwood Samuel Art, Godalming, Surrey
2020 The Digital Craft Festival, Virtual Festival
‘Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes’ Touring Open, Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

Commissions, experience, and workshops

2020 – 21 ‘Working with Inclusions’ – Visiting Artist Masterclasses | Forest Row School of Ceramics, East Sussex
2016 – 17 3D Design Sessional Ceramics Tutor | Manchester Metropolitan University
2022 Large commission to create a number of ‘Vessel’ pieces to be rolled out to stores worldwide | Mulberry
2017 Ceramic Flower installation in conjunction with Glossop Arts Project and the Glossop Visually Impaired Group. A response to the renovation ofthe Manor Park Sensory Garden | 8 & 12 May
Student on a masterclass course with Japanese potter Matsuzaki Ken, culminating in an Anagama firing at ClayArt05 | Llanrhaeadr Hall, Denbigh, North Wales | 9 – 22 May
2004 Work experience with potter Nic Collins | Moretonhampstead, Devon | 18 Nov – 5 Dec

Publications & features

2020 The Log Book: ‘Transformations’ Article written by Deiniol Williams Jul 2020 issue82
Interview for Living North Online – ‘5 minutes with Yorkshire potter Deiniol Williams’ Oct 2019
2018 Tiles used in the film set for ‘Johnny English Strikes Again’
2015 Ceramic Review: ‘Following the Fire’ Article about Deiniol’s current practice, written by Liz Mitchell Jan/Feb 2015 issue 271
2009 Appearing on the Welsh TV programme ‘Mosgito’ on S4C 23 Jun
The Log Book: ‘The Early Experiences of a New Woodfiring Practice’ Article written by Deiniol Williams Feb 2009 issue37
2006 Appeared on the Young Talent slot on the Welsh TV program ‘Y Sioe Gelf’ (The Art Show) on S4C 15 and 21 Feb
2005 Ceramic Review: ‘Lessons from a Master’ Article written by Deiniol about his experience on the Matsuzaki Ken course in North Wales, Nov/Dec 2005 issue 216

Education

2005 BAhons 3D Design – Manchester Metropolitan University

Gallery Artist