Decay - Female Head Sculpture

Helen Nottage (b. Leamington Spa, UK, 1980). One of the UK's most unique ceramic artists, Helen’s work plays with the notion of fragility and decay, of both the human body and spirit. This fragility is reflected in the delicate anatomical works for which she is best known, the surfaces of which consist of a huge variety of organic textures and colours and upon closer inspection, reveal intricately embedded symbols. She is also fascinated with the stories we create, from the fairy tales, myths and folklore of Europe to the rituals and art of South and Central America. Helen is now firmly established in the world of ceramic art, with work in international collections and public institutions, including the Wedgwood Permanent Collection in Stoke on Trent. Her work regularly appears at The Affordable Art Fair and major ceramics shows. Helen has been awarded a number of prizes including the Maggie Gamble Memorial Prize in 2011 and the RBSA Exhibition Prize in 2004.