Out of China: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff
2 February - 19 April 2008

Flower Pictures and Lotus Flowers by Felicity Aylieff

Out of China is an exhibition of giant porcelain vases created by one of Britain's most respected ceramic artists, Felicity Aylieff.

They were made in collaboration with Chinese potters during her recent residency at a 'big ware' factory in the historic porcelain centre of Jingdezhen. The vases have been made using traditional Chinese techniques, but decorated in a range of innovative ways. Aylieff has experimented with expressive surface painting, layered colours, transfer decoration and carving to create bold and vivid effects.

You can wander around these stunning works in a gallery full of natural light. The exhibition also includes Aylieff's working drawings and illustrated excerpts from her journal of the residency.

Image: Hua De Tu An (Flower Pictures), 2007 and Lian Hua (Lotus Flowers) (detail), 2006 by Felicity Aylieff.

Exhibition Opening Event: Saturday 9 February, from 1pm, free.
An afternoon of talks and family actvitities launch the Out of China, Trees and Theodore Major 1908-1999 exhibitions. Felicity Aylieff will talk about her work at 2:30pm.

Lunchtime Talk: Wednesday 13 February, 1pm, free.