Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group...Linda Kierdorff

Currently my work is influenced by my love of deep and bright colours, and memories of my homeland, Holland. When I am creating my ceramic pieces I remember and visualise the distinctive architecture, landscape and light of the Dutch countryside. Holland has a great deal of unique architecture in private houses, office and industrial buildings, both new and old, all set in the uniquely flat landscape and strong but soft light of Holland, and I translate this in an abstract way to my designs.
All of my work is hand built rather than thrown. This allows me greater degrees of freedom with shape than would otherwise be possible with thrown pieces, and the distinctive irregular shape of my work reflects this. It also means that each object I produce is very individual as it is almost impossible to make a second identical one.

The most recent of my pieces are circular shapes with vertical sides decorated outside with strong colours and patterns to reflect elements of traditional Dutch houses and architecture. Size varies from small to large, and each piece is functional as well as interesting, because I believe in mixing good design with functionality. Small pieces are roughly equivalent to a small cup and large pieces are roughly equivalent to a medium size bowl or plate.