BIOGRAPHY

Deiniol was born and raised in Mid-Wales. He studied 3D Design in Manchester Metropolitan University where he specialised in ceramics and graduated in 2005. Over the last 3 years he has been in the process of establishing his studio on the family farm near Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth. In 2009 however, he relocated the practice to Glossop in Derbyshire with the aim of setting up a new studio and kiln.

 

 

Deiniol believes that the handling of the wares is very important in its communication. He believes imperfections such as uneven glazes, or foreign substances in the clay can communicate a certain beauty. In his search for a way to develop these uncertain features, Deiniol decided to fire his kiln with wood. The wood kiln has a way of transforming the clay and glaze surface depending on where the pots are placed in the kiln, the length of firing, and also the type of wood used. Due to the large amounts of wood used a large amount of fly-ash is generated which drifts through the kiln and lands on the various surfaces creating an additional layer of glaze and altering the clay's colour and texture. Deiniol believes that the process of wood-firing is not a separate entity but an integral part of the making process; a continuous development of his practice.

 

 

Shows, Exhibitions, & Fairs

  • 'Makers' Market' - Wirksworth Festival, Derbyshire (11th – 12th September 2009)

  • 'March Exhibition' - Twenty Twenty Gallery, Much Wenlock, Shropshire (14th – 31st March 2009)

  • 'Potfest Shropshire' - Agricultural Market, Shrewsbury, Shropshire (19th – 21st September 2008)

  • 'CCM Show’ - Alban Square, Aberaeron, Mid Wales (27th - 29th June 2008)

  • 'ClayArt’08’, CPA Associate Member's Group Exhibition stand – Llanrhaeadr Hall, Denbigh, North Wales (17th – 18th May 2008)

  • 'Spring Show’ – Twenty Twenty Gallery, Much Wenlock, Shropshire (14th March – 10th April 2008)

  • 'Standing Room Only’, All Saints Church Hall, Altringham. An exhibition presented by ‘feelslike’ (21st – 23rd September 2007)

  • 'Earth & Fire' Ceramics Fair, CPA Associate Member's Group Exhibition stand, Rufford Craft Centre, Nottinghamshire (23rd – 24th June 2007)

  • 'Emerging Ceramics', Féile Clai International Touring Exhibition, National Craft Gallery, Ireland & Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Mid Wales (11th August - 1st October &14th October - 11th December 2006 respectively)

  • 'Fringe Showcase' at Rufford Craft Centre, Notinghamshire (23rd May - 2nd July 2006)

  • 'Art in Clay' (11th National Ceramics Festival) at Hatfield, Hertfordshire (5th - 7th August 2005)

  • 4th year Final Show at Manchester Metropolitan University (17th - 22nd June 2005)

  • 'New Designers' Exposition of new Graduates in Applied Arts & Design, held in Islington, London (30th June - 3rd July 2005)

  • Short exhibition at the Whitworth Gallery, Manchester, for Foundation students from Tameside College (9th March 2005)

  • 'New Designers', Islington, London (July 2004)

  • 'Earth & Fire' Ceramics Fair,  Rufford Craft Centre, Nottinghamshire (June 2004)

  • Manchester Metropolitan University Degree Show (June 2004)

 

Experience

  • Visiting practitioner at Mereside School, Stockport, Manchester. Working with the year 9 pupils to produce Gaudi inspired architectural models (October – December  2009)

  • Visiting practitioner at Mereside School, Stockport, Manchester. Working with the year 8 pupils to produce a smoke fired mural for the school (June - July 2009)

  • Workshop Assistant for Will Levi Marshall. Project involved the production throwing of 400 pots, and the designing and building of a small raku kiln for visitor participation at the 'Spring Fling' open studios event in Scotland (11th - 21st May 2009)

  • Selected to take part in the ‘Akira Yoshida Minigama Workshop’ as part of the ‘Feile Clai’ project. Aberystwyth International Ceramics Festival ’07, (25th June – 1st July 2007)

  • Worked with Will Levi Marshall on a project involving the production of large hand-made tiles for a commission in the south of France (9th January – 12th February & 8th May - 5th June 2006)

  • Student helper with Nic Collins - building and firing of a tunnel kiln at the 'Aberystwyth International Ceramics Festival' (27th June - 3rd July 2005) in Wales

  • Participated in a workshop with Matsuzaki Ken, culminating with the firing of a cross-draught wood kiln at 'ClayArt05', Llanrhaeadr Hall, Denbigh, North Wales (9th - 22nd May 2005)

 

Memberships

  • Craft Potters Association (CPA) - Associate Member

 

Publications & Media

  • Appearing on the Welsh TV programme ‘Mosgito’ on S4C (23rd June 2009)

  • 'The Early Experiences of a New Woodfiring Practice’ – Article written by Deiniol for The Log Book Feb 2009 (issue37)

  • Appeared on the 'Young Talent' slot on the Welsh television program 'Y Sioe Gelf' (The Art Show) on S4C (15th and 21st February 2006)

  • 'Lessons from a Master' Article about Deiniol's experience of the Matsuzaki Ken course in North Wales - Ceramic Review Nov/Dec 2005 (issue 216)

 

Education

  • Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Three Dimensional Design - Manchester Metropolitan University (2001 – 2005)

  • Foundation Course Diploma - Carmarthen College of Art and Design (’99 – 2000)