About
Ruth Elizabeth Jones’ practice centres on the vessel form, using coil-building techniques dating back to matriarchal Neolithic pottery cultures, and making ongoing reference to the female ceramic record. Jones focuses on the materiality of clay, developing sculptural vessels balancing inner volume and outer form.
The smoke-firing process imbues the sculptures with a sense of ancient wisdom and elemental power, echoing the mystical traditions of the past and inviting contemplation of the timeless connection between humans and earth.
Jones’ affinity with clay has been lifelong. After studying studio ceramics in the Midlands in the 1980s she established studios in Derby and then rural Southwest Scotland.
She is currently represented by Brown’s Gallery, Inverness. Recent exhibitions include Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft, Fife Contemporary (till June 8th) the Ruup & Form London Art Fair presentation (2024); Secret Ceramics, SoShiro, London, (2024); Collect, Somerset House, Craft Scotland, London (2023).
