Amandine Newton N'Doye - BA (Hons) Product Design and Craft
Home Vessels
Home Vessels is a body of work that explores my personal journey of finding home within two different cities. This collection of 30 vessels, one for each day of September when I moved away from my family home, captures my emotional and physical state as I found my new sense of belonging. Through the use of marbled, coloured clay, each individual vessel reflects the physical characteristics of Brighton and Manchester, embodying the duality of the places I call home.
The vessels I create are more than just objects; they are embodiments of my experiences and the landscapes that shape me. Each piece is unique, mirroring the diversity of the environments I inhabit. This collection strives to create a dialogue about the significance of home and the ways in which our environments shape us.
Through detailed forms, colours, and glazes, my vessels capture the essence of home, conveying warmth, comfort, and complexity. These thrown ceramic pieces narrate personal and collective experiences, inviting touch and interaction, fostering a sense of intimacy and connection.
My work invites viewers to contemplate their own experiences of home and the journeys that shape their sense of place. The linear arrangement reflects transitions, much like travelling through places or memories, inviting my audience to interpret the work through their own experiences.
