"Sasha Wardell is known for her pioneering approach in moving forward the traditional process of bone china production. She is recognised internationally for her work, and her innovative approach, a focus based on taking an age-old craft to a higher level. Her carefully produced distinctive work embraces and reflects contemporary taste and lifestyle. Each piece is individually made using bespoke advanced industrial processes that Sasha has personally developed.
Sasha’s hallmark style, a distinctive combination of pure white slip cast bone china, treated with unique decorating techniques and finished in a carefully chosen palette of muted, subtle colours, has made her work highly sought after by private collectors, museums and contemporary art galleries worldwide."
“I had always been interested in art at school, but didn’t consider it as a career initially. After studying for my A levels in Art, French and German, I was planning on becoming a bilingual secretary, but then an inspirational art teacher suggested I consider art school training instead – so I left a career in languages behind. I had formal art training, which included a Foundation course in Cambridge in 1975, a BA at Bath Academy of Art (where I had originally applied to study graphics but transferred into the ceramics department) and subsequently an MA at Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent.
While working in a couple of factories during an exchange scheme in Limoges, France and at Royal Doulton, I realised I was completely fascinated by the problem-solving aspect of ceramics, such as working out how moulds function and the idiosyncracies of bone china as a ceramic material. I graduated in 1981, set up my studio in 1982 and have been working for myself ever since.” - Wardell (@ceramicreview, Issue 292, July/August, 2018)
*From the artist's website
