Rene Viner

Hand-building and manipulating clay into objects inspired by nature's forms and structures is an extension of my textured, atmospheric paintings. Investigating the subtleties and effects of glazes and mark making with slips and under glazes is a fascinating exploration for me.
Ceramics is an exciting and natural progression of my work which is teaching me a valuable life lesson in patience and learning to value the unexpected.
I have learnt that this appreciation of the beauty of imperfect harmony is known in Japan as Wabi Sabi : a state of consciousness. It's about just 'being'. Enjoying the moment and life's simple pleasures and bringing more of these into our lives.
Wabi Sabi invites us to set aside our pursuit of perfection and learn to appreciate the simple, unaffected beauty of things as they are...enjoying the beauty of a delicate rose which will only be in bloom for the next few days...reading favourite passages in a worn yellowed book aged by the sun ...taking pleasure i... [more]