Tom Barnett

Born 1972 in Dorset UK.
Tom Barnetts current practice centres around 'firing projects'. At the core of these projects is the ritual firing of a sculpture of a specific building that is internally structured to channel and contain heat like a kiln. These spectacular public events in specific communities, often involving other artists, offer an opportunity to both question and celebrate architectural form and significance.

Education
2001 MA Ceramics with Distinction. University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.
1995 BA Fine Art with Honours 2(1), specialising in sculpture. University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
1991 National Diploma in Foundation Education in Art & Design. Bournemouth & Poole College of Art & Design, Dorset.
Exhibitions
2006 In the Heat of the Moment. Bridport Arts Centre. Dorset.
2006 Prospect: Ten Artists in Clay. Cardiff National Museum. Wales.
2005Evidence. South Hill Park Arts Centre. Bracknell.
2003 International Ceramics Festival. Aberystwyth.
2002 North Devon Ceramics Events. Bideford, Devon.
2000 Sixth Taiwan Golden Ceramics Awards. Taipei Ceramics Museum.
2000 Bloodstream. Islington Mill. Salford, Manchester.
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