Her work is carefully crafted while also having layers of meaning to draw attention to issues that she cares about.
Carol Sinclair is an accomplished artist and maker living and working in Forfar, Scotland. A graduate of Grays School of Art, she specializes in creating unique porcelain ceramics that explore themes of memory, connection, and environmental awareness.
Carol Sinclair's Artistic Vision
Inspired by people and places, and in response to specific themes or topics, Carol develops limited edition collections in black and white porcelain. Trees have become a significant motif in her work, serving as a powerful symbol to draw attention to environmental concerns. Her abstract patterns emerge through an innovative process of cutting and reforming inlaid porcelain sheets, creating playful and lively surfaces that communicate deeper meanings.
Crafting with Purpose
Carol's ceramic practice is characterized by a meticulous approach to making and environmental sustainability. She employs a ""closed loop"" approach, carefully recycling and repurposing materials from her ceramic production. Her inlay technique allows her to experiment with color combinations and surface interactions, creating vessels with intricate layers of meaning. Each piece is a carefully considered, one-off work that reflects her commitment to craftsmanship and artistic expression.
Making and Inspiration
At the heart of Carol's practice is a belief in hand-making as a fundamental human activity. Her work combines her ceramics practice with her experience in arts and business consultancy, influenced by her collaborations with artists and makers from diverse cultures. From developing color palettes to forming intricate porcelain slabs, Carol transforms her artistic vision into unique ceramic pieces that speak to both aesthetic beauty and environmental consciousness.