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I am a ceramicist based in Kent. My love of crafts has always been part of my life, a passion I had from an early age. My ancestry draws on the entire Carpathian basin, and the history, culture and rich traditions of Central Europe are a strong source of my inspiration.

I developed my ceramic knowledge over many years alongside my full-time job as a histopathologist in the NHS. Tissue analysis under the microscope formed a crossover with my deep interest of texture and pattern in art. Over the years I attended several masterclasses with professional ceramicists (Chris Keenan, Carina Ciscato, Richard Heeley, amongst many others), who generously shared their knowledge and have given me advice. I also gained certificates in City & Guilds in Creative Studies, the Residential Ceramics Course at Forest Row School of Ceramics and the Higher National Certificate at Morley College, London.

I work with porcelain clays and produce both functional and sculptural pieces with layered surface decoration. The patterns come through my work subconsciously, driven by an underlying narrative of cultural traditions and the warmth of sharing with family and friends.

email: s.m.vittay@gmail.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/susie_vittay/