Fen Ditton Gallery is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Oxford Ceramics Gallery.  The gallery, directed by James Fordham and Rachel Ackland, is acknowledged as one of the leading galleries in the field of studio ceramics. ‘Slipware’ is a newly researched exhibition, first launched in Oxford in 2021, now being re-imagined, with new additions, for Fen Ditton Gallery.  

William Newland (1919 - 1998), Europa and the Bull. Shallow Bowl, slipware. Image: Michael Harvey, courtesy of Oxford Ceramics Gallery

As Amanda says: ‘As somebody with strong links to both galleries, and a keen interest in modern ceramics, it felt exciting to show ‘Slipware’ in Fen Ditton near museums such as the Fitzwilliam which has outstanding collections in the area and a strong commitment to contemporary ceramics.’    

James Fordham adds ‘we are delighted to have this opportunity to show these wonderful works by 3 generations of artists to our many, Cambridge-based supporters and to build on our occasional connection to Fen Ditton Gallery through Amanda. We enjoy Fen Ditton Gallery’s growing commitment to many different forms of contemporary work and their focus, through the work of Gallery Manager, Hannah Munby, on building links to the next generation of collectors.  We look forward to bringing some fine ceramics to this new setting’. 

Slipware, researched and sourced by James Fordham, highlights some of the major modern and contemporary voices that have responded to this vibrant tradition of English pottery. 

Exhibitors include Clive Bowen; Dylan Bowen; Michael Cardew; Philip Eglin; Sam Haile; Shoji Hamada; Bernard Leach and William Newland. 

Philip Eglin (b. 1959) Treacle. Earthenware, 44 x 40 cms, 17 3/8 x 15 3/4 inches. Image: Michael Harvey, courtesy of Oxford Ceramics Gallery

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