Debbie Barber
Small Bird (DB205,206,207/19)
Ceramics
The Strathearn Gallery
The Strathearn Gallery
Debbie Barber is a ceramic artist who specialises in Raku and smoke fired ceramics. She works from her home studio in rural Leicestershire.
Having trained in textile decoration and embroidery at Art College, Debbie embarked on a 10 year career working in this field. However, ceramics were always a lifelong interest and Debbie changed course and returned to college to train as a potter.
'I retain my influences from my textile background. I love pattern and colour and take inspiration from the natural world - trees, plants, and the birds in my garden and the surrounding countryside.
I was drawn to Naked Raku as a firing technique as I enjoy the hands on and the dynamic process of Raku firing.'
Raku ceramics date from 16th century Japan. As part of the tea ceremony, tea bowls were simply made using this fast-firing technique.
The Strathearn Gallery | 32 West High Street | Crieff | Perthshire | PH7 4DL
