ABOUT
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Craig Britton & Brittany Whitaker are self taught, collaborative ceramic artists based on San Juan Island, WA. Craig throws all of their forms on the potter's wheel, while Brittany enjoys the process of adorning them, bringing two-dimensional imagery to a three-dimensional form. Inspired by the natural world and the patterns found in everyday life, their style ranges from illustrative botanical designs to intricately textured forms.
Craig's most recent body of solo work, Texture + Flow, is an exploration of pattern, repetition & the meditative experience of making. Each piece is wheel thrown before texture is added by hand-pressing one indent at a time, using a variety of handmade wooden tools. The repetitive nature of the creation process invokes a flow state, where small details transform into intricate patterns.
Brittany’s glazing techniques are also a labor of love, consisting of handpainted botanical designs that are informed by the vessel shape. Her imagery often holds personal connection, representing loved ones, memories and dreams. Her focus on botanicals is an expression of grief, as plants are a personal symbol of resilience, growth & the inevitability of change.