A diary of general metallic mischief: new work, news, events and exhibitions, inspiration and thinking outloud.
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Workshop In Shanghai

Thrilled to be heading back to Shanghai, China, by invitation of Mode Space. August is going to be hot! We will be spending time talking about all things tea, its history, and the dreaded teapot! How can we reimagine it? What’s the relevance of it in today’s take-away society? Or are we returning to the […]

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Eighty Degrees Magazine

Issue 14 is about more than tea — it’s about stories, people, and the endless possibilities tea brings to life. Get your copy and immerse yourself in tea’s amazing journey!   ‘Suspended at an abrupt right angle is Clarkes’ Hullabaloo, a contemporary conceptualisation of the traditional teapot. Distorted and defiant, Hullabaloo jars against our preconceptions, […]

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Milan Fashion week with Omer Asim

I have the very exciting news that in September 2025, I will be showing a new series of 13 figures alongside clothier Omer Asim at Studio Ro in the heart of Milan. As a venue, Studio Ro offers an exclusive sanctuary where art, design, performance, and mysticism converge. A community of free spirits shaping a […]

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The 63rd Faenza Prize 2025

 Thrilled to discover that DUCK! is a finalist. 63rd Faenza Prize 2025 International Competition of Contemporary Ceramic Art. Italy On 30 January, the International Jury composed of: Claudia Casali (Director MIC Faenza), Hyeyoung Cho (Korea Association of Art & Design), Valentins Petjko (Latvian Ceramic Biennale), Marco Maria Polloniato (ceramic art curator) completed its selection of […]

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Unfinished Business

I am very excited to be returning to Leksands Folkhogskola. Sweden. 28 July-2 August 2025 Welcome to Unfinished Business The world can feel constantly busy, as we rush about doing our day jobs and trying to multi-task. It’s a non-stop juggling act, hectic and at times out of balance. As a consequence it’s not always […]

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An Alchemist of Unholy Alliances – By Rolf Hughes

Article by Rolf Hughes. Great to have different reflections and conversations about the work and motivations. Enjoy.    

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The Craft of Tea

The Craft of Tea is an exhibition at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, exploring tea’s material history from 1660 to the present. Discover silver teaware from the Chitra Collection, alongside modern and contemporary pots. Free and open to the public, the exhibition showcases over forty notable pieces spanning centuries. Co-curated with the Chitra Collection team, this is […]

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Admitted to The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths

I am honoured to announce that on 1st May 2024, I became a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. During my interview, it was agreed that Goldsmiths require some disruptive behaviour. I am very happy to assist.    

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The Financial Times.

It is an absolute pleasure to have an interview with Aimee Farrell for the Financial Times. HTSI_617_EURO RGB 113 As I say in the article; most precious metals gets the attention and press coverage. So when Aimee contacted me through Instagram I was more than happy to talk all things pewter.  It’s still misunderstood and […]

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Disruption An Open Discussion

Very pleased to announce that Angus Patterson, Senior Curator, Metalwork at the V&A, lover of old pots and pans ‘n’ stuff, along with David Clarke, Delightful Troublemaker and Silversmith, will jointly open up the necessary subject matter of disruption and tease out why it’s so vital and relevant in this day and age.   The […]

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Workshop: Serious Play

We lose the art of playing far too early in life. Responsibilities, work; whatever that is, and commitments unfortunately take over and we allow it. We enter education at an early age and even though we sit in groups it’s very much about the individual and our own abilities. What happened to collective thinking, exchange, […]

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Workshop Visit

During the pandemic the world was locked down, movement was restricted and access to the workshop had to be arranged carefully. This London Craft Week old friends and new came from Seoul, South Korea making it the ideal time to arrange a get-together. It was a pleasure to cook a full-English breakfast and gather around […]

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ICON Magazine

Thrilled to be in ICON Magazine Germany. My thanks to Heike Blummer for a great conversation. It’s such a joy to have new people visit the workshop, to talk, question and handle work, ideas and thinking. A curious mind is a joy to witness unpacking and considering how and why objects are made. Plenty of […]

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Essential Playtime

Every year I aim to have workshop time not devoted to making works for clients, commissions or galleries. However, I have learnt that playtime is essential. Space to freely experiment, try out and appreciate ‘failure’- whatever that is. I had a wonderful day in December with a large saucepan of wax. This week that play […]

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Breakfast Is Served!

Breakfast Is Served. 5 Gentlemen Doing Things. Sometimes things just happen…….Galerie Zink offered breakfast during Schmuck in Munich. Naturally, people gathered and slowly used the table Stash was being shown on 5 Gentlemen Doing Things. What I absolutely love is the true activation of the work. At the very point that ‘the table’ becomes recognised, […]

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A-Z of Metalwork. V&A Museum.

A-Z of Metalwork.   “Fraud, beauty, amputation, alchemy, imprisonment, deception, a trip to London Zoo, cake, vomit and a 17th-century joke: they are all here in an A-Z of the V&A’s Metalwork collections. The 26 items include a few of the traditional big stars but this is more a chance to show the great range […]

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5 Men Doing Things-Galerie Zink

Curated by Galerie Zink BOTT / BIELANDER / CLARKE / FRITSCH / KOOIKER 5 Gentlemen Doing Things Artcurial Munich

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Lecture: Privately Public

Honoured to be invited By the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design to share my thinking and ideas that form my practice. It’s always a great opportunity to receive really engaging questions which I thoroughly enjoy as it’s the potential for the unexpected to surface. Alternative responses and reactions are always truly welcome.

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Poor Trait Miniatures

Very pleased to announce that 5 miniature Poor Traits have been acquired by Fuller Craft Museum Brockton USA. My sincerest thanks to Kevin Brown who funded the commission in Honor of Executive Director Denise LeBlanc.   Cast lead, handwoven linen by Lucy Rhodes, oak gall dye, and urine   Following the close of “Another Crossing: […]

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Online Lecture coming soon to wechat.

  My thanks to Gallery BR for giving me this wonderful opportunity to introduce my work and more importantly the thinking behind it. Welcome To My Table I will be generously presenting a 5-course meal, highlighting different flavours from savoury through to sweet. Reflect on the rituals, methods and processes that have informed my practice […]

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Message on Facebook

‘My father was a plumber we had a three-car garage with pipes everywhere; lead, tin and steel. I played among all of it that’s why I have an extra part of my body. I think all that lead material floating around there. That’s why I love your work, I relate to it so well.

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Studio Tour for the Loewe Craft Prize 2022

In the build-up to the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize exhibitions, each finalist welcomes us into their studio to further share their stories and craft. The piece will be on show at the Craft Prize exhibition in Seoul, July 2022. Press here: STUDIO TOUR    

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Loewe Craft Prize 2022

Thrilled to announce that STASH is a finalist in this years Loewe Craft Prize 2022. This year’s finalists were chosen by a panel of experts from over 3,100 submissions by artisans representing 116 countries and regions. The finalists selected represent work across a list of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, leather, basketry, glass, metal, jewellery […]

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We’re Back….for REAL!!

Another Crossing: Revisiting the Mayflower is now open.   A touring exhibition recognizing the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower crossing and its significance to American and world history. Developed in partnership with Fuller Craft Museum. USA, and The Box UK.   Poor Trait. 2019 Lead Linen Iron. 92.7 x 80cm

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FLUX me!

I’m not one for fixating on specific techniques, but yesterday, I had an unknown student contact me via Instagram asking for some soldering technical advice … shock horror! At college, Oppi Untracts book Metal Techniques for Craftsmen was the bible and I still to this day have a quick flick through now and then.   […]

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Ooh behave!

I happened to be wandering around South London, in a state of lostness and was confronted by this sign on Great Guildford St. What are we to do with this turn of instruction? Who’s commanding us and barking their orders? Is it the Mayor of London? The residents’ committee? Or maybe the police? Personally, it […]

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Damn Drawing

During my education, I have been very fortunate to have had excellent tutors who at times offered me the opportunity and encouragement to experiment and think left-field. Art college can be a brilliant environment to test, learn and develop. Personally, drawing was NEVER my strength, whether it was life drawing, technical or illustrative.  But, I […]

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Portrait of Tracey Rowledge and David Clarke sitting in the back of a van

2021 Residency: Leksands Sweden

We’re on the move!   Tracey Rowledge and I are absolutely over the moon that we have a fully funded 3-week residency ‘Field Notes’, scheduled for later this year in Leksands, Sweden. With thanks to Bengt Julin Foundation and IASPIS Artists’ Committee for their generosity in financially supporting this exciting project. About Field Notes The […]

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Student feedback

Great to get honest feedback. It takes a lot of courage to say what you are thinking. When I deliver workshops, I always actively encourage students in this behaviour. It’s essential to take a position; recognise what’s important to you, and stand by that. Bravo! My thanks to Taiwan for inviting me.

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Can’t please them all

It’s great to share good news, but what about the bad? What does ‘bad’ really mean anyway? We all need to work this out for ourselves. People often comment on my work and I welcome the feedback. Even when the message isn’t a ringing endorsement. There is a danger in trying to please too many […]

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