These porcelain ceramic pieces are a deeply personal, evocative response to the Grenfell Tower disaster, embodying both grief and outrage over the tragic injustice. The hand-built
construction of this work signifies the meticulous care and humanity that was neglected. Each step of the process, from shaping the porcelain to applying glazes, serves as a commentary on the frailty and resilience of life.
The glaze application is deliberately harsh, applied with sharp flicks of a brush and
punctuated by stamped text. Some pieces have been Raku fired leaving smoke stained surfaces and dark charcoal-like interiors. This aggressive, almost violent method contrasts with the delicate, almost ethereal quality of the porcelain, creating a visual and symbolic tension.
Porcelain itself is a medium chosen with intention—both resilient and fragile, it mirrors the
strength and vulnerability of human life. Known for its translucency and delicate beauty,
porcelain can appear almost invulnerable yet can shatter with the slightest impact. In this
work, it symbolises both the structural vulnerability of the building and the precious,
irreplaceable lives it held.