Peter Beard Vase

Peter Beard

Hexagonal Multi-Coloured Ground Vase

27cm high, 13cm wide

2023

The “Ground” technique involves the layering of coloured clays and glaze and then grinding back the glazed surface to reveal intricate patterns within a silky smooth marble-like finish which is beautifully tactile.  These pieces can take up to six months to complete and are the culmination of hours of experimentation and development.

Peter is widely represented in International museums and Important Private collections and Was awarded an Important Commission for the ceramic pieces for the Gold Medal winning Monaco Garden, Chelsea Flower Show 2011.

He has exhibited at the Royal Academy and has won numerous prizes for his work including:

Winner of silver medal at XVIII International Biennial of Ceramic Art, Vallauris, France.

Winner of the Pot d’Or at Keramisto, Holland.

Winner of the INAX Design Prize, INAX Corporation, Japan.

He is an Elected Member of the Academy of International Ceramicists and the Council of Craft Potters, UK