Discipline: Ceramics

Kim worked for many years in the theatre and film world as a specialist costume maker, which involved creating original costumes with intricate detail and historical reference.

Over the past few years she has transfered her skills to explore other mediums.

Two years ago Kim started working with Parian Clay and Slip, influenced by the work of the Copeland and Minton Factories.

Parian is a quirky Clay to work with, it drys very quickly so it is difficult to model or throw. It is used mostly in its slip form.

It was thought to be invented by Copeland in 1842 to imitate carved marble to supply the market with statuettes and busts made from moulds rather than hand carved

‘I believe its beauty lies in its fired surface, smooth and creamy with a soft self-glazed sheen.’ - Kim Witcher

Highlights in Kim's ceramic practice so far, are having work accepted at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023 and being featured in the March/April 2024 edition of Ceramic Review.

Email: kim@kimwitcher.com

Website: Kim Witcher Ceramic Artist

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim_witcher