EXPRESSIONS IN BLUE: MONUMENTAL PORCELAIN BY FELICITY AYLIEFF: Shirley Sherwood Gallery, Kew Gardens, London

26 October 2024–23 March 2025
Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art,
Kew Gardens,
London, TW9 3AE

Acclaimed artist Felicity Aylieff brings a major solo exhibition of monumental ceramics to Kew Gardens, London.

Aylieff is renowned for her longstanding collaborations with porcelain production workshops and artisan craftspeople in Jingdezhen, China – known as the ‘porcelain capital’ of the world.

Expressions in Blue encompasses a selection of works, including incredible 5 metre tall vases, all hand-thrown and hand-painted with cobalt oxides. Alongside the ‘new Ming’ vases will be a selection of colourful Fencai enamelled vessels, hand painted with stylised designs, inspired by the botanical illustrations Aylieff researched in the Shirley Sherwood Collection.

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Felicity Aylieff acknowledges the essential skills and expertise of the talented range of Chinese artisans she has worked with, without whom this exhibition would not be possible. The artist would like to thank the following: RedHouse Ceramics Design Studio: XIONG Baixu, Takeshi Yasuda, Ms JIANG Haijiao, Ms DAI Lingling, Ms TANG Yu, Mr CHEN Hao; Xin Liang Big Pot Factory team: YU Liang and YU Xu; Zhen Shang Ceramics Company: Mr WU Jiang Zhong; Duan Long Ceramic Corporation Ltd.: Mr FENG Qi Ming; UCN Film and Documentary studio: Mr GAO Yan, Mr YAO Fei, Mr ZHU Jinsong