Platter, 1995

Charles Bound

earthenware

3" H x 14.5" W x 15" D

This unique platter by Charles Bound is influenced by the many places that the artist called home - from the United States to England to Africa. Reminiscent of rugged agrarian landscapes, this platter features rich red tones with a large, parchment yellow X just off center. Small touches of moss green, amber, and a smattering of sky blue add a sense of lightness to the work. Designed to hang on the wall, this textural piece has enough character for all to enjoy.

Artist Statement

"Another influence is living and working in Yorkshire" Bound declares. "Nature interests me, the bark of a tree, crude, rough walls, a cliff face, I'd like people to think about these things when they look at my work". Indeed, his work from previous firings, spread around the farm looks strangely at home. Dark textures fit into the livestock-trampled field amid stones, knarled trees and rusting farm machinery. And his kiln, rising half buried out of the soil has the air of an archaeological dig.

Artist Biography

Charles was born in New York City in 1939. After graduating from Union University in 1962 with a degree in English Literature, Charles spent the next three years teaching at secondary level. From 1965 to 1971 he worked for a publishing company, dividing his time between the USA and Africa. By 1972 he was juggling a variety of commitments: teaching, travelling, writing and theatre work, mostly in Kenya.

Charles did not come to study ceramics until 1983, setting up a studio while working as a college technician and teaching. In 1994 he was gifted the use of space on a farm where he could build his own wood fired kiln, which he has been working with since.

He and his wife Joy currently live and work in Wales, UK.

Donated by the Grainer Family.

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