About
Jessica is a Studio Potter with a background in Sculpture. A Clay College graduate she primarily makes thrown functional ware from her studio in Stoke-on-Trent. She works on a traditional leach-style kick wheel and fires in a reduction atmosphere.
Her work is focused on the sensitive interaction between maker and material. Exploring the dialogue between the plastic qualities of clay and its relationship to the user, she considers the evolution of each piece as being intrinsically linked to the rituals of functional ware.
Photograph by Iona Sherwood
Expanding her knowledge of materials, Jessica used her time on the diploma course at Clay College to widen her historical and practical understanding of ceramics. So as to gain a strong foundation of technical skill from which she now formulates her designs and practise.
Jessica is originally from Devon and was first introduced to ceramics at Hollyford Pottery before going on to study Fine Art at Chelsea College of Arts London. Her studio is currently based on-site at Potclays Ceramics Supplies Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent, in the heart of the potteries.
She is also a co-director of Ground CIC along with Natalia Kasprzycka and Katrina Wilde. Together they run Ground, hosting seasonal workshops in Stoke-on-Trent, working with artists using ideas and materials that come from the natural landscape. The project is funded by Stoke-on-Trent BID and Arts Council England Project Grants.
C.V.
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Oct 204 | Held Ground by Jessica Mason, Solo Show | Klei, London
July 2024 | The Pedestal Gallery, Frome
July - Sept 2024 | Number Four Gallery
Summer Exhibition
Nov 2023- Jan 2024 | Thrown Contemporary
Winter Online Exhibition
Nov - Dec 2023 | San Mei Gallery, South London
‘Two for Joy’, Winter fundraiser Exhibition
August - Dec 2023 | Ruthin Craft Centre, Wales
Retail Showcase, Emerging Maker Award
Dec 2021 | The Department Store, London
Clay College Graduate 2021 Exhibition
Sept – Oct 2021 | British Ceramics Biennale
Ceramics Cities Exchange – Kasama & Clay College
Sept – Oct 2021 | Airspace Gallery
Use & Ornament
Dec 2018 | Gallo Rojo, Seville
Ceramics Installation, Creative Industries Group Show
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2024/25 | Aa2a Residency at Loughborough University, supported by the Aa2a Artist Support Fund
2022 | Ceramic Wales, Emerging Maker Award
2022 | The Eaton Fund, Women Artist Grant
2020 | Adopt a Potter Bursary
2018 | Erasmus+ Creative Industries Grant
BarroAzul Pottery Work Placement, Seville
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2019 | Rävemåla Residency Programme fellow
Ceramics collaboration with designer Ella Merriman, Sweden
2017 | International Artist Residency, Threads of Life
Umajati Dye Studio Artist-in-residence, Indonesia
2017 | The Palace Arts Residency
The Palace Arts Festival, Poland
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2019 - 2021 | Ceramics Diploma Course
Clay College, Stoke-on-Trent
2011 - 2014 | BA (Hons) Fine Art
Chelsea College of Art & Design, London
2013 | International Erasmus Exchange
Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver
2010 - 2011 | Art & Design Foundation Diploma
Chelsea College of Art & Design, London
