Bio
Stephanie Mequillet
Inspired by nature, I seek to achieve unique textures using what I find on my way ... shells from Mediterranean beaches, linen threads, lichens from the forests of southern Chile, pebbles from English hills... I play with oxides to create combinations of colours and effects... and in the end uncover a distinctive design.
Each piece of my work is unique and allows me to share my inner world.
I studied ceramics in London, at the Putney School of Art and Design. During those 2 years, I learnt an extensive range of techniques but in the end, I fell in love with the wheel.
To take my work further, I joined The Kiln Rooms, an open studio in south London, a place of work for a community of potters and artists. It was a tremendous source of inspiration and opportunities so I spent 3 years there, experimenting and perfecting my technique, developing my style.
Life took me from London to Santiago Chile, where I carried my tools and was lucky to join the studio Barro Gres. This created amazing opportunities of exchanges and experiments, an insight into Chilean contemporary ceramics.
Back in London, I’m currently working at The Clay Garden, a beautiful open studio in Hammersmith where I can carry on my work, exploring new designs mixing throwing and handbuilding, new elements and colors combinations.
In the Gallery section you'll find works for sale or examples of commissions. Don't hesitate to ask for more pictures or details stephmeq@gmail.com