Elly Glossop is an British/Australian artist who lives and works in Copenhagen. Her ceramic works are constructed around a particular theme or concept which relate to, or are often inspired by, geological formations or phenomena. Using the fluidity of porcelain slip in a range of states, she explores the relationships between surface and substance - what is real and what is imagined - in a series of dream-like scapes. Working intuitively with the serendipitous nature of the material, Elly reinvents traditional techniques of making, which form new languages within the material.
Following a BA at the Royal Danish Art Academy, Glossop received her MA in 2020 from the Royal College of Art, London. She has exhibited widely in Denmark, London, New York and Taiwan and has received awards including the RJ Washington Prize (London) and the Franz Rising Award (China, Second Prize). She was a finalist in the Officine Saffi Award in Italy in 2021.
/// memory /// dream /// imagination ///
‘Blurring the boundaries between these perceptions of the psyche, Elly's work explores the ethereal qualities of clay, through which a universe materialises based on formations found throughout the natural world. By simulating and recreating these textural elements imprinted on her subconscious, they manifest into otherworldly forms and artefacts. Bodies of work are constructed around a particular theme or concept which relate to, or are often inspired by geological formations or phenomena. These forms are often a visual exploration of time and the temporal nature of existence. Using the fluidity of porcelain slip in a range of states Elly is able to explore the relationships between surface and substance, what is real - and what is imagined in a series of dream-like scapes of textures and compositions. Working intuitively with the serendipitous nature of the material, she reinvents traditional techniques of making, which form new languages within the material. Elly's practice is currently based in studio which acts as a laboratory where she experiments and pushes her practice forward.’
Following a BA at the Royal Danish Art Academy, Glossop received her MA in 2020 from the Royal College of Art, London. She has exhibited widely in Denmark, London, New York and Taiwan and has received awards including the RJ Washington Prize (London) and the Franz Rising Award (China, Second Prize). She was a finalist in the Officine Saffi Award in Italy in 2021.
/// memory /// dream /// imagination ///
‘Blurring the boundaries between these perceptions of the psyche, Elly's work explores the ethereal qualities of clay, through which a universe materialises based on formations found throughout the natural world. By simulating and recreating these textural elements imprinted on her subconscious, they manifest into otherworldly forms and artefacts. Bodies of work are constructed around a particular theme or concept which relate to, or are often inspired by geological formations or phenomena. These forms are often a visual exploration of time and the temporal nature of existence. Using the fluidity of porcelain slip in a range of states Elly is able to explore the relationships between surface and substance, what is real - and what is imagined in a series of dream-like scapes of textures and compositions. Working intuitively with the serendipitous nature of the material, she reinvents traditional techniques of making, which form new languages within the material. Elly's practice is currently based in studio which acts as a laboratory where she experiments and pushes her practice forward.’