Jackie Needham

Hull

The inspiration for Jackie’s work lies in the relationship between animals & humans within fairy tales & fables. Interweaving the symbolism of these ancient stories with personal memories, Jackie blurs the boundaries between truth & mythology to offer the viewer an alternative narrative. Some of her ceramic creatures reference a nostalgic past, being whimsical & gently humorous. She uses a variety of making & firing methods including the serendipity of saggar & smoke firing to achieve a range of surface colouration & textures to complement each unique piece.