The winner of the first edition of the Carter Preston Prize has been announced as ceramic artist Lanty Ball.
His winning work is a series individually handmade bowls and vases made from parian, a type of porcelain developed in the 19th century to imitate marble. The works feature a fractured texture that references the fragmented patterns found in eroded geological formations.
23-year-old Ball is currently studying for an MA in Ceramics at the University of Central Lancashire, having previously gained a BA in Contemporary Crafts.
He was selected from a shortlist of six artists including: Yasmin Lennon-Chong, Jane King, Susan Nemeth, Malene Hartmann Rasmussen, and Jo Taylor.
In addition to the first prize, there will also be a People’s Vote prize awarded during the exhibition. The winner will be given the opportunity of featuring in an In the Window exhibition at the Bluecoat Display Centre in 2017.
The Carter Preston Prize is at the Bluecoat Display Centre until 20 August 2016. www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com
Images:
1. Lanty Ball, bowls and vases
2. Lanty Ball
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