Media library - British Ceramics Biennial

Artist Feature – BCB Mentee Rachael Smith

Rachael is a disabled, neuro-diverse, Romany freelance artist and inclusion & diversity consultant.

James is an aspiring hand-builder who uses his own struggle with severe ADHD and poor mental health as inspiration for his sculptural work.

Crunch is a self-taught ceramic artist incorporating wild clay embellishments into their functional thrown pieces.

For Rosie A. Priest, discovering clay was a turning point in their journey with ADHD and became a way to soothe a restless mind.

Edie is an artist exploring the intersection of ecology, neurodiversity, and materiality through clay.

Remi Russo is a British-born, Italian artist sharing his experiences of isolation through surface texture and organic form.

Karamdeep is a 3D designer and maker with a strong connection to clay, influenced by academic background and cultural heritage.