Ceramics
Blue Firth · Nottingham
Blue Firth is a ceramic artist based in Nottingham, UK, whose practice draws from folklore, myth, witchcraft, and ancestral traditions. Working primarily with stoneware, she creates objects that bring together storytelling, memory, and material exploration.
With a background in fine art and postgraduate studies in London, Blue gradually shifted her practice towards ceramics, drawn by the physicality of clay and the slower rhythms of making. Clay became a way of giving form to narratives, archetypes, and histories.
Rooted in research, travel, and lived experience, her work explores local legends, ritual practices, and the relationship between object and story. Through clay, she creates pieces that balance function, symbolism, and imagination, inviting a deeper connection with the objects we live alongside.
Our selection brings together a series of wheel thrown stoneware mugs, cups, plates, and dishes. Featuring glazes inspired by kingfishers, chequered motifs, and diamond patterns, the collection reflects Blue's interest in colour, pattern, and the expressive possibilities of ceramic surface.
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Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Kingfisher Mug features a mix of exterior glazes reminiscent of a kingfisher. Finished with a clear liner glaze inside, it explores colour and surface through layered glazes that shift subtly across the clay body.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Kingfisher Plate features a mix of exterior glazes reminiscent of a kingfisher. Available in two forms, with cut outs or as an octagon, it highlights the relationship between glaze, form, and the natural warmth of buff stoneware.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Cawley Dish features a distinctive chequered pattern glaze. The interplay of colour and repetition creates a surface that draws attention to the handmade nature of the piece.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Harlequin Cup features a diamond pattern glaze beneath a transparent finish. Pattern and surface come together to create a piece that celebrates the expressive possibilities of clay and glaze.