Adam strives to depict a sense of movement that draws the eye across the piece.
Adam Frew is a distinguished potter based in rural Northern Ireland whose ceramic work captures the dynamic energy and spontaneity of the creative process. His pottery features clean, simple forms thrown on the potter's wheel that subtly reveal the maker's hand, imbuing each piece with a distinct sense of life and movement.
Evolution Through Experimentation
Adam's approach to ceramics is characterized by continuous evolution and experimentation. He embraces the speed of production and strives to reflect this energy through his distinctive mark-making techniques. Drawing inspiration from contrasting elements such as sharp lines, crayon scribbles, brush marks, and sponged sections, Adam constantly investigates new methods of expressing his artistic vision, keeping his creative practice vibrant and fresh.
Mastery Of Form And Surface
Adam Frew's recent work focuses on developing innovative relief elements in the decoration of larger pots. By throwing colored rings and integrating these fragments into the body of each piece, he creates surfaces with a compelling sense of movement that guides the viewer's eye across the form. Adam finds particular fascination in how these relief elements interact with and direct the flow of glaze, adding depth and complexity to his ceramic vessels while maintaining their essential simplicity.