I’ve spent an inspiring week in Sicily at Salemi Ceramics, led by Maia Beyrouti, with 8 incredible ceramicists. We dug, scraped, collected, ground and set fire to materials we found on walks to make test tiles and dream of future projects using all that we have learnt. We ate delicious food, saw some mind blowing architecture and admired the stunning views. I can’t wait to start experimenting.
Los Cabos Constellation
A special Constellation wall piece has been designed for a house in Los Cabos in Mexico. I can’t wait to see it installed.
New collection at MAH Gallery
MAH Gallery is founded by curator Laura Fulmine who’s innovating style creates connections across a vast array of artists and designers. I’m happy to be one of them. My page is https://mah-gallery.com/artists-al#/julie-nelson/
Bookend Brighton book launch
Launched my Works on Nature book in my home town at my favourite bookshop. It’s the brainchild of Jane and Jeremy who designed my publication.
The art of restraint
Spent a day in Paris to catch the spectacular Brancusi exhibition at the Pompidou before it closes for 5 years. A revelation and an opportunity to get close to these marvels which never fail to excite through his observation of the essence of things. Check the sceptical press, sigh.
Kilve beach, Somerset
The discovery of Kilve beach did not disappoint. I had to resist filling my pockets with the most huge, square, patterned stunning stones. An alien environmoent that I can’t wait ti revisit.
Island installation
A recently completed Constellation wall installation for the Maldives, via an Athens art consultancy that I had the pleasure of working with. Will look stunning in this beautiful coastal environment.
Wow house
Studio Vero have selected Ochre Bloom I and Russet Mid Pentacle for their interior at this year’s Wow House exhibition at Chelsea Design Centre.
Book launch party
Thank you to the Willer Gallery for hosting the launch for my new book Works on Nature. It was a splendid evening seeing old friends and meeting the gallery’s clients. To purchase the book please click on the BOOK page
Hot off the press
Assembling the covers for my new book ‘Works on Nature’ at Die Keure, Belgium
A new gathering
New pieces for WSJ Gallery, London delivered yesterday
In flight
A new group of Ponti birds set flight to Garde, Los Angeles
A new film by Andy Dunn, my studio, an interview and the coast
I love working with film maker Andy Dunn who understands how to convey information beautifully and succinctly.
Book design with Jane and Jeremy
I’m currently working on a book of my work with designers/ publishers Jane and Jeremy https://www.jane-jeremy.co.uk and am enjoying the challenge, guided by their experience and knowledge. We’re getting close to print.
Homo Faber guide
The Homo Faber Guide is based in Italy, where design, arts and an artisanal approach are in the DNA. It’s lovely to have been selected as a UK ceramicist alongside such a talented group of makers. My listing has some wonderful photos by Sarah Weal taken in my studio https://www.homofaber.com/en/discover/julie-nelson-zfsatl
Julie in the studio for Homo Faber © Sarah Weal
Inside Julie Nelson’s studio © Sarah Weal
Julie painting oxide onto a large Spiky Puff © Sarah Weal
Centre stage at Salon New York with Garde
Having launched in New York only a month previously, Garde stunned at the Salon New York fair with pieces by me, Formafantasma, Bec Brittain, Vezzinichen, Destroyers Builders, Agnes Studio, Jojo Corvaia and others.
Garde in New York New York
Garde opened their beautiful new showroom in New York in October. This lovely space has 2 floors of cutting edge design and stunning objects thoughtfully curated by Garde founders Scotti Sitz and John Davidson.
The Bedroom at House by M.A.H
During London Design Festival, House by Laura Fulmine revealed her curated collection for rest, rejuvenation and contemplation.
Elongated spine
I have just completed a commission from Willer for two 80cm large pieces for a special client in London, my tallest yet, and fired in a larger kiln than my studio allows, transporting the unfired pieces to east London.
Grounding project creatives
It was a special day welcoming our Grounding Project creatives to the Horniman Museum, to see their wonderful bird sculptures exhibited so beautifully by the museum’s own team. They were proud to see their home towns on display.
