{"product_id":"virginia-graham-planter","title":"Limited Edition Virginia Graham Planters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVirginia Graham: Planters\u003c\/h2\u003e\nVirginia is highly successful and established studio potter, surface pattern designer and colour theorist. With features in Elle Decoration, Vogue, Ceramic Review, Country Living and Period Living to her credit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eVirginia established her practice over 20 years ago and has since exhibited in Japan, USA and enjoyed shows at the V\u0026amp;A, Selfridges,  Crafts Council Gallery and the Royal College of Art. Know for creating handmade ceramics with a reference to historical wares, Virginia also draws inspiration  from collage techniques, vintage textiles, paper ephemera and themes of collecting and commemoration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuote from Virginia Graham about her work:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Everyone has objects and possessions that they are passionate about and value most highly. Often these objects are not valuable in monetary terms but are simply everyday things that evoke memories and experiences. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this reason they are propelled to a higher status than was originally intended.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMy attention is drawn to the collector who consciously hoards objects. I make teapots and tea services because they are the ultimate in collectable ceramics; they are also ordinary objects that are instantly recognisable to the onlooker. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eI am fascinated by the way in which these objects; that were originally intended for use, are so often collected and displayed behind glass never to be used for feat of betraying their newfound status.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eI use a combination of slip casting and hand-building techniques to create forms with many components, often recreating objects and placing them out of context. For example, I frequently use a tap as a mug handle or a teapot lid. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eurfaces make reference to utilitarian wares from industrial ceramic history, including mochaware, cornishware and blue and white porcelain. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFloral transfers, metallic lustres and found objects are the finishing touches to create eclectic pieces that are precious and collectable yet ordinary and familiar.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Virginia Graham","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Mint Green","offer_id":57129589309772,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Powder Blue","offer_id":57129589342540,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Mint Green","offer_id":57129589375308,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Powder Blue","offer_id":57129589408076,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6117\/2812\/files\/Virginia_Graham_planter-500px.jpg?v=1714496978","url":"https:\/\/debbiebryan.co.uk\/products\/virginia-graham-planter","provider":"Debbie Bryan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}