AARON TAN BA Hons (Ceramic Design) U.K.
Singapore Potter

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Function has often been closely associated with my creations as I work mostly on pottery making. Nevertheless I frequently form with a sculptural approach to clay.

I am fond of working the clay on the potter’s wheel. “Throwing” a large bowl or plate has always been an exciting challenge, -maybe that is the reason I keep going at it.  I have a preference for big round pots when dabbling with surfaces and tactile treatment. It is such a joy, -well at least for me, to throw large full forms and combing the surface, altering the form and adding texture as the object of my attention changes whilst I work on the spin. And apart from large plates, slab-work pieces provides the next ideal alternative as a canvass for painting and also for working with this approach.  



​The technique of altering thrown forms suits my purpose as it takes away the monotony of symmetry which is inherent in all wheel work.  

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The process of altering a form at various stages of drying is also stimulating and pleasurable as I can mould and respond to the clay with an immediate and spontaneous touch to shape and surface.  In a way this approach with clay also draws a parallel with my approach to both my personal life and professional development as an artist. Having considered the journey, I make conscious decisions to have abit of fun whenever possible; I keep it simple, whilst making interesting interaction with my materials..