Helen Nottage

Wolverhampton University, 2007-2009 MA Art and Design (ceramics) - Distinction
University of Wales Institute Cardiff, 1999-2002 BA (HONS) Ceramics – 2:1

Ceramicist in Residence - New Brewery Arts, Cirencester, Sep 2012 to present
Artist in Residence - Chenderit School, Oxfordshire, Sep 2010 – Jul 2011
Visiting Lecturer - Wolverhampton University, Nov/Dec 2009
Member of the Midland Potters Association and the Kent Potters Association

Prizes
The Maggie Gamble Memorial Prize 2011 – Open 23, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester
Special Mention – Wedgwood Body Adornment Competition 2008. Work added to the Wedgwood Permanent Collection
Highly commended – RBSA Friends Exhibition – 27th January 2004

Artist Statement:
The figurative sculptures I produce emanated from looking at decay in general terms. I have found the parallel in the decay of organic life a useful metaphor to depict the same process in the form of a figure. My commentary surrounds the fragility of existence and the human condition. I have explored this through posture and surface, trying to incorporate layers of meaning.