Corrie Bain

Corrie Bain

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About Corrie Bain

I was born in Caithness, one of the most northern points of Scotland, where I lived with my family until the age of 7, then we emmigrated to Greece, which became our home for more than 20 years.

My current work is related to an ongoing exploration of movement which I believe may have begun since childhood. The reason I use clay as my chosen material is due to its high plasticity, ability to take on almost any shape or form, and its unique responsiveness to the human touch. In its vitrified state it is possible to capture the delicate trace of a graceful line, beauty of organic form, and if lucky, the essence of catching a fleeting moment in time, in the same way as a photographer would capture an image in split-second photography. During the making process I believe that the mark making on the surface of each piece, is just as important as shaping the form itself, which is quintessentially and directly linked to achieving the desired feeling of motion through speed, momentum, and directional line.

Education:

EMPLOYMENT:
- Ceramics Teacher at ElTorn Pottery, Barcelona
February 2010-Present.

-Freelance Ceramic Artist and English Teacher, South Korea 2007-2009

-Founder/Teacher of Residential Summer School for Ceramics, Evia, Greece
July 2003 - June 2006

-Ceramics Technician at Georgoulis Pottery Athens, Greece
Jan 2004 - May 2004

-Ceramics Teacher at The Mytaras School of Art, Halkis, Greece
Jan 2004 May 2004

Arts Facilitator, Young Scots Association, Edinburgh Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
School Project Volunteer


Education

Edinburgh College Of Art - B.A.(Hons):Design and Applied Arts-Ceramics Sept 1999 - July 2003

-Study exchange to Alfred University of Ceramics, Alfred, New York State, USA. 2001

Exhibitions:
-New Designers Exhibition, Islington, London, 2003
-Benaki Museum Olympic Games opening show, Athens, Greece, 2004
-Afoi show, Athens, Greece, 2004
Collectors:
-Benaki Museum, Athens, since 2003
-Karmela Gallery, Crete, Greece, since 2003,

Events:

Future Shows: Barcelona, Spain