Shaun Hall's Raku Ceramics Blogspot

UK Japan Art Exhibition Opens 23rd October- till 27th October The annual EWA Art awards takes place this very week at La Galeria, Pall Mall. I safely delivered my piece- a 2 part Raku Sentinel sculpture today. Last year I was lucky to receive a runner up certificate in the 3d category. Well whatever happens- good luck to all the artists! Sentinel- 2 part sculptural form in Raku fired copper/cobalt   To see all the finalists: and for more details on viewing.... http://www.ewaac.com/

Chelmsford Museum in Essex contacted me recently regarding the acquisition of a piece into their Studio Pottery Collection. I will be creating a special piece based on my "Nuclear Jug" series. This will become part of the Museum's permanent collection, which already includes works by Joanna Constantinidis, Robert Washington and a piece by Grayson Perry. I was to say the least- over the moon- a nd extremely flattered.    I spent most of my student years (and subsequent career)- studying other people's Pots and visiting Museums and Galleries. It's a great priviledge- so I only hope I can do it justice- after all it's going to be on display for a very long time.... More on the progress of this "special pot"- its design- creation- and firing  as it develops!! http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/pottery-and-glass Chelmsford Museum: An example of the " Nuclear Jug" series of Raku copper matte fired vessels

The Beecroft  Art Gallery are running its annual Christmas exhibition from October the 6th to December 15th at Westcliff-on-sea, Southend. Hashim Akib is showing his stunning paintings and these form the backbone of the exhibition.  I'm pleased to be back too with some new Raku work- including these little "Menhirs" -  (based on standing stones) resplendent in mettallic Copper sheen finish. Very reasonably priced too! Check out the Beecroft here: http://www.southendmuseums.co.uk/whats_on/event/Christmas-Cracker-featuring-Hashim-Akib http://www.southendmuseums.co.uk/whats_on/event/Christmas-Cracker-featuring-Hashim-Akib