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About Julia

For my latest news visit my blog at www.juliabaileyuk.blogspot.com

As a ceramicist my work has centred on nature, as I am attracted to the beauty and pristine qualities of organic forms. By taking elements from flowers, leaves and plant structures, I have combined them to create imaginary objects. Each ‘one-off’ piece is displayed in a handmade wooden box, so it can be observed like a specimen in a museum. This new body of work has developed over the last four years, since I graduated from my degree course.

Since my foundation year I have been excited about creating sets or installations at a miniature level, which has recently re-emerged as an important aspect in my work. Over the last few months I have been working on bringing lifelike qualities to the pieces, such as movement and even personality. These ideas have led to the creation of stylised birds to sit amongst tree structures. By creating a scene and positioning the birds within the branches or on the ground I hope the viewer can relate to the emotions being portrayed such as loss, sadness and companionship.

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Combining my love for glazing, experimenting with textures and my interest in fashion has drawn me to vibrant colours and finishes for these pieces. Characters in Japanese graphics, illustration and fantasy game worlds have also influenced this work.

Qualifications:

2000 – 2003 Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design 2:1

1999 – 2000 Manchester Metropolitan University
BTEC Higher National Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design

Selected Exhibitions:

2008                  Spring Affordable Art Fair, Bristol
2007                  Affordable Art Fairs, London & Bristol
2007                  Open Studios, The Workshop Studios, Oxford
2007                  Artfile Gallery, Bicester
2006                  Barn Acre Gallery, Wargrave, Berkshire
2006                  Artfile Gallery, Bicester
2006                  Affordable Art Fairs, London & Bristol
2005                  ‘29’ Exhibition, Barn Acre Gallery, nr Reading
2005                  Artpool Gallery, Brighton
2005                  Eye Candy Gallery, Nottingham
2005                  New Greenham Arts, Newbury
2005                  Open Studios, Berkshire
2004                  On the Wall, Olympia, London
2004                  Concept for Living, Tatton Park, Cheshire
2003                  ‘Tactile’, Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford
2003                  Designer Maker Fair @ MAC, Birmingham
2003                  New Creators Exhibition, Burnley, Lancs
2003                  New Designers, Business Design Centre, London
2003                  Earth & Fire, Rufford, Nottinghamshire
2003                  3D Design Degree Show, Manchester Metropolitan University

Awards:

2003 BEST Business Idea Award and Grant, Business Enterprise Award, Manchester

I have completed commissions internationally and since May 2007, gained a publishing contract for my paintings with Bentley Publishing Group in America. My work is available to buy from selected Galleries, please email to receive a current list of outlets.

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