exhibitions
Box Gallery: Mazekoze
Makiko Hastings – Mazekoze “Mazekoze” is a series of tableware, suggesting mixing up different sizes, shapes and colours to create your own patterns on the table, hinting a sense of joy with everyday food that is strongly based on Makiko’s cultural background. Following her philosophy of hand-made, Makiko uses a traditional method of glaze making utilising only natural materials without any commercial colorants. A number of tests and experiments developed the unique chalky colours and textures that soften the user’s eyes and hands. Born in Japan, Makiko has lived in England since 1997. Although Makiko first studied ceramics in 2000, she took a totally different career path up until 2009 when she returned to clay. She gained First Class Honours Degree in Applied Creative Design at Harrogate College in 2012 and currently works from her home studio, as well as running a workshop at her local art centre for people with special needs. You can see Makiko’s work in the Box Gallery from October 4 – November 2.
September - December 2014