Jenny Dyson 'Eggy Breakfast' Print Available

Artist: Jenny Dyson
Title: Eggy Breakfast
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: (A3) 29.7 x 42 cm
Edition: 50
Price: £69

 

 *the Eggy Breakfast 10 inch porcelain plate is also available for £77

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Jenny Dyson is a contemporary ceramic artist whose work explores the delicate intersection of nature and domesticity through the medium of porcelain. Based in the United Kingdom, she has developed a distinctive aesthetic characterized by intricate textures and organic forms that often mimic the fragility of the natural world. Her practice is deeply rooted in the process of hand-building, where she utilizes the translucent qualities of porcelain to create pieces that interact dynamically with light with the color palette of clasic Delft porcelain.

Much of Dyson’s portfolio consists of vessel forms and decorative objects that feature meticulous surface details. She frequently draws inspiration from botanical structures, such as the ribbing of leaves or the skeletal remains of coral, translating these complex patterns into thin-walled ceramic structures. By focusing on the tactile nature of clay, she emphasizes the relationship between the maker’s hand and the final object, often leaving subtle traces of her movements within the material.

Her technical approach involves a balance of precision and spontaneity. While her pieces appear fragile, they possess an inherent strength born from high-temperature firing processes. The monochromatic palette she often employs serves to highlight the play of shadows across carved or impressed surfaces, allowing the form itself to remain the primary focus. Through her artistic contributions, Dyson continues to push the boundaries of porcelain, transforming a traditional craft into a medium for modern sculptural expression. Her work invites viewers to slow down and appreciate the minute details of the world around them, capturing fleeting moments of natural beauty in a permanent, vitrified state.