What are Imperfections

Celebrating Imperfection

One of the most meaningful lessons I’ve learned as a ceramic artist is to embrace imperfections. Not every piece turns out exactly as I envision, but I’ve seen these minor flaws as part of the beauty. The Beauty of Imperfection is about recognising that each variation and irregularity tells its own story, much like in life. Just as we are loved and valued in our imperfect human state, so too are these pieces, shaped by the unpredictability of the handmade process. Each is unique, carrying the authenticity and character of being created by hand.

Surface Colour Imperfection

As the surface of my products is unglazed, I have discovered that it can be decorated within the glaze firing. The products are fired up to 1250c, which takes 11 hours to reach temperature and another 24 hours to cool down. During this process, the heat can create markings on the surface. These can look like fingerprints or be irregular in shape. I have chosen to embrace their unique beauty. I hope you will enjoy them too.

Irregular Handles

As each handle is hand-pulled, they can vary in thickness; I enjoy creating variations in each product and want the customer to enjoy the knowledge that each product is slightly different.

Misaligned Spouts and Handles

In a traditional handmade jug, the spout and handle are aligned; I love celebrating the imperfections of misaligning the spouts and handles. I have always adored irregular objects and have embraced this in the process of making my work. I hope you, as the user, will enjoy these irregularities, and they will remind you that our human imperfections are what make us beautiful, too.