Round Hoopoe bird pot by Jeanne Jackson

A hand thrown pot in earthenware with sponge glaze and a Scraffito detail by Jeanne Jackson. With a hoopoe bird, kingfisher and decorative leaf pattern, Jeanne has employed her unique style to portray these favourite of river bank birds. This  vase measures approximately 14.5cm high x 10cm wide.

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Artist Statement – Jeanne Jackson

After a degree in Ceramics from Bristol University and further study at Saratoga University, New York State, Jeanne established her first workshop at Space Studios in London's Docklands. After moving to Oxfordshire, she combined teaching Art and Ceramics with producing her own work. Jeanne's style and materials have evolved and changed over the years but drawing has always been an important part of her development. Travels in Central America and Africa have informed the designs of her recent work which involves scraffito drawing and under glazes and oxides. Jeanne's work is both hand built and wheel thrown and she specialises in individual unique pieces.

Jeanne is a member of Oxfordshire Craft Guild, West Ox Arts, Oxfordshire Artweeks and an Associate member of the Craft Potters Association.