Meri Wells (born 1946) is a ceramic sculptor who lives and works near Machynlleth, Powys, Wales.

Education

Meri Wells studied Art at Sutton & Epsom School of Art, followed by Art and Drama at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.[1]

Work

Using both raku and wood-firing techniques, Wells produces figurative sculptures, which are "part human, part animal, part bird."[2] She sometimes digs the clay out of the local ground herself.[3] She describes her creatures as having "come out of the hedge that I can see from the window. They march past reviving forgotten imagery of childhood stories and our cultural myths."[4]

She is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics[5] and the Royal Cambrian Academy.[6] Her work forms part of the public collections at the National Museum of Wales[7][8] and Newport Museum and Art Gallery.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Design Stage, Cardiff Bay. "Meri Wells - Martin Tinney Gallery". www.artwales.com. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "New Welsh Review". New Welsh Review. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Design Stage, Cardiff Bay. "Meri Wells - Martin Tinney Gallery". www.artwales.com. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  4. ↑ Academy, Royal Cambrian. "Members - Royal Cambrian Academy". rcaconwy.org. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Members". Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  6. ↑ Academy, Royal Cambrian. "Members - Royal Cambrian Academy". rcaconwy.org. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  7. ↑ "Brooch: Producer: Wells, Meri". National Museum Wales. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  8. ↑ "Meri Wells : Profile | Meri Wells". meriwells.co.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "Wells, Meri, b.1946 | Art UK". www.artuk.org. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
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