Katie Nelson

Katie Nelson is a ceramicist who investigates three dimensional design through exploring sculptural forms. She is drawn to the beauty of everyday objects and how they can bring joy to our daily lives.
‘I hope each of my pieces will be treasured for years as they are made to last, in aspiration that people buy less and consider the making process’, says Katie.
In a world where we all feel compelled to relentlessly strive for perfection, and many of the objects in our homes are mass-produced, her pieces inspire a love for the beauty of the irregular, uneven and imperfect.
All of her pieces are unique and utilise various decorative techniques and processes, whilst her role as a ceramics teacher drives her continuous development.
Katie’s work is available as a range of commissioned ceramic homeware pieces.

Caelo asks…

What has been a stand out exhibition for inspiration?
I love the Picasso museum in Paris. The collection of his ceramics there are amazing
What's the project you're most proud of?
The collection of work I did for an exhibition in 2018, alongside Grace Igoe. It was my first project after graduating and it was amazing to have my work displayed in a real life gallery!
What's the one thing in the art industry that's not talked about, which you think should be?
How difficult it is to be self-employed and stay motivated and inspired
What would your alternative career be?
Tattoo artist or vet

Your go-to tea/coffee mug is…
One that I made during an early mug making workshop - its massive and is half broken blue and half yellow. I love the colour combo and how the glazes meet and react
The object that holds the most sentimental value to you is…
A necklace I bought when I was about 7 years old, in Scotland near where we used to live. It's made of different colour gemstones and I still wear it often
The teenage object of your affection was…
Julip horses. My sister and I used to collect and play with them together in the Alps, where I also lived for a while
The most beautiful object you possess is…
A big piece of coral that my Nana found in Singapore in the sixties. It got passed on to my Mum and now I have it. The texture is so intricate and beautiful
Your most treasured second-hand or thrifted find is…
The Carhartt denim jacket that I found on a trip to Paris during my university years. It was only 10 euros!
The building that takes your breath away is…
La Sagrada Familia - Gaudi
My favourite independent shop is…
Object - Chorlton
Money is no object. The artwork you would most like to own is…
Claude Monet - The Water Lilies
The house is on fire. The one object you grab on the way out is..
My hamster Vivienne - I know she's not an object but I couldn't leave her!
Every home must have..
At least one handmade ceramic object that you use/see daily