Emily Marston

Emily works in small batches to create minimal ceramic artworks, influenced by nature and architectural design.

She's happiest near, in or on water – sea, river, lake – all good. This, as well as open skies and the landscape around where she lives in Oxfordshire all have an impact on her work.

She loves minimalist architectural design, particularly buildings that fully embrace and work with nature in a sustainable way. This contrast of the natural and built environment also feeds into the shapes that she creates.

Before finding pottery, she studied Fine Art Painting at Winchester School of Art, followed by History of Art and Architecture once she moved to Oxford. She spent over ten years curating and promoting the work of artists and designer makers, both independently and at Arts at The Old Fire Station in Oxford. She's still passionate about championing other artists, appreciating the love that goes into anything handmade.

She now lives and works in East Oxford and as well as making, she's mum to two young sons. Read more about Emily over on our Artist in Focus blog.