Alice Mara
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| Alice Mara | |
|---|---|
| Born | United Kingdom |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Ceramics, printmaking |
| 🏅 Awards | Ella Doran Award, Queensbury Hunt Award |
| 🌐 Website | Alice Mara Official Website |
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Alice Mara is a British ceramicist and printmaker recognized for her narrative ceramic sculptures, often depicting miniature houses and architectural forms. Her work combines technical craftsmanship with storytelling, exploring themes of memory, place, and personal history.
Early life and education
Alice Mara studied ceramics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the United Kingdom, developing skills in slab construction, glazing, and ceramic transfer techniques.[1] Details of her early life remain private.
Career
Mara has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally, both in galleries and public art projects. She is known for small-scale ceramic buildings incorporating photographic imagery and personal symbolism. Her work is often described as bridging contemporary craft and fine art.
Exhibitions
- Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London[2]
- Solo and group exhibitions in galleries across New York, Paris, and Italy[3]
- Exhibitions at Christie’s (curated show)[3]
- Exhibitions featured in Homes & Antiques[4]
Public projects and commissions
- Lancing Story Buildings, Brooklands Park, Worthing – a public installation of ceramic houses reflecting local heritage and personal narratives.[5]
- Various private commissions creating bespoke ceramic houses and narrative sculptures for collectors and institutions.[6]
- Workshops and community engagement projects, including teaching ceramic techniques to students and hobbyists.[6]
Style and technique
- Slab-built ceramic forms shaped into miniature houses or architectural structures
- Use of photographic transfers and symbolic imagery applied to clay
- Narrative-driven designs exploring memory, place, and storytelling
- Integrates craftsmanship, contemporary art, and public engagement[3][6]
Awards and recognition
- Ella Doran Award[3]
- Queensbury Hunt Award[3]
- Featured on Homo Faber, highlighting master artisans in contemporary craft.[7]
Selected works
- Eastbourne Shopping Spree – ceramic houses depicting local urban environments.[8]
- Lancing Story Buildings – public art installation in Worthing.[9]
- Private commissions – bespoke ceramic houses for collectors integrating personal imagery.[6]
References
- ↑ "Alice Mara – About". alicemara.com. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ↑ "Royal Academy Summer Exhibition". Retrieved 2025-11-16.
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- ↑ "Alice Mara: Lancing Story Buildings". artrabbit.com. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
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