LUCINDA WAKEHAM, POTTER
My name is Lucinda Wakeham. I am a potter and the founder of The Wheelhouse Pottery Studio, based at First Tower, where I make my work on the potter’s wheel and teach pottery classes. I started making pottery in 2019 after discovering the joys of clay at an introductory class hosted by Highlands College.
Tell us about your Genuine Jersey Products?
I throw raku and stoneware clays, creating decorative one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces that capture the essence and inspiration of nature’s beauty. Rarely throwing with intention but rather instinct, the shape and feel of each bisque fired piece is considered before being prepared for the Raku kiln. Oxides and reduction bins are used to create mesmerizing, vivid colours. Others are taken from the kiln when red hot and dipped into a fermented mixture of water, flour, yeast and sugar before being quickly cooled in cold water. Alternatively, the pot is ‘dressed’ with a combination of oxides and organic materials; dried seaweed and flowers, horse hair, salt and sugar, before being wrapped into a foil Saggar. I set the stage and then the unpredictable dance between fire and nature unfolds.
What’s new/what’s coming up?
The new and much larger Wheelhouse studio provides space to show and sell my work on a permanent basis. I continue to be curious about exploring various pottery techniques and formulating new glazes for my Raku practice, which I plan to incorporate into my work in the near future.
@thewheelhousejersey
ABI OVERLAND, ILLUSTRATOR
I’m Abi Overland. I’m an illustrator and sell my work as art prints and homeware as well as doing commission work both private and commercial. I’ve had the business for 10 years now after graduating from my degree in Illustration in 2014.
Tell us about your Genuine Jersey Products?
With my pieces, I aim to work in parallel to trends to create a sense of longevity and timelessness. But the real aim of the work is to provide a sense of escapism and joy to the viewer. Doing the work itself acts as a form of meditation and escapism in its creation and the hope is the viewer will be able to feel the same too. I also have a real enthusiasm for interior design and strive to create unique work that elevates a space whilst also sometimes being a little fun and silly with it too.
What’s new/what’s coming up?
New works are always in process! Some take weeks, some take years. I have a piece that I will be launching soon that was started in June last year that I’m really excited to show everyone. I have lots of items on the to-do list so I’m wary of mentioning anything in case they take a while to come to fruition, but all being well I’d like to introduce a line of wallpaper into the collection in the not too distant future.
@abioverlandjersey
