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Further information Duncan Ayscough graduated in 1990 with BA (Hons) in three-dimensional Design from Manchester Metropolitan University, and in 1994 with MA Ceramics from Cardiff. Awarded a William De Morgan Fellowship in 1994, Duncan used the opportunity this provided, to investigate terra-sigilatta surfaces and used the findings from this research to underpin his practice as an artist/maker. More recently, he has intensified his engagement with wheel, exploring the interrelationship of form and surfaces selectively exposured to carbonisation, and the ways these surfaces may be further enriched with beeswax, and application of precious metals. Selected for both first and second Ceramic Contemporaries Exhibitions in the mid 1990s, Duncan currently exhibits widely across the UK and is a Fellow of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain.

Featured Publications	Lecturing experience
2005 Unglazed Ceramics, Joy Bosworth, A&C Black 2004 Naked Clay, Jane Perryman, A&C Black ‘FORM’ Contemporary Craft in Wales Potters Dictionary – Frank & Janet Hammer, A&C Black 2003 Ceramic Review Feature – Peter Bodenham Exhibition Catalogue ‘Modus Operandi’ 2002 Ceramics Art & Perception feature Sarah James Potters Dictionary – Frank & Janet Hammer Sources of Inspiration – Caroline Genders	Duncan Ayscough 2002 – Present Senior Lecturer, Cardiff School of Art & Design, University of Wales, Cardiff 1995 – 2003 Ceramics Lecturer, West Wales School of the Arts, Carmarthen 1993 – 2000 Visiting Lecturer in Ceramics, University of Wales College Newport
Exhibitions	Professional memberships
2007 June: Earth & Fire Rufford Craft Centre. Nottinghamshire July: Leith Gallery, Edinburgh August: International Clay Arts Workshop, Jong- Eup, Korea October: Exhibition Church House Designs, Bristol 2006 January: Solo exhibition, Galanthus, Hereford 2005 October: Autumn Exhibition, Yorkshire Sculpture Park September: Naked Clay, Rutford Art Centre April: ‘Expect the Unexpected’, Leeds City Art Gallery 2004 January: ‘Classic IX Biennale’, Welsh Pavilion, Belgium 2003 October: Chelsea Craft Fair September: Made, Bristol solo exhibition February: ‘Modus Operandi’, The Gallery, Ruthin Craft Centre February: Exhibition, The Albany Gallery, Cardiff 2002 November: ‘A Touch of Gold’, Contemporary Ceramics August: Art & Craft Pavilion, National Eisteddfod July: One Man Show, Made, Bristol June: Summer Exhibition, Beaux Arts, Bath 2001 October: Chelsea Craft Fair August: One Man Show, The Maltby Gallery, Winchester 2000 November: ‘Out of the Ashes’ International exhibition of smoke fired pottery, Craft in the Bay 1999 September: Exhibition of Smoke Fired Pottery, Collection Gallery, Ledbury August: Group Exhibition, St. James’ Gallery, Bath July: International Ceramics Exhibition, Aberystwyth Arts Centre June: Craft West – Selected Touring Exhibition January: Society of Designer Craftsmen Exhibition, Mall Galleries 1998 November: ‘The Discerning Eye’ – Mall Galleries 1996 February: ‘Ceramics Contemporaries Two’ – Victoria & Albert Museum February: ‘Fireworks III’ – Contemporary Ceramics 1995 December: ‘Christmas Glitter’ – Contemporary Ceramics August: Arts & Crafts Pavilion – Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales July: New Ceramics from Wales – Aberystwyth Art Centre Aug/Oct: William de Morgan Fellowship – researched and produced a group of pots 1994 August: ‘Setting Out’ – Contemporary Ceramics 1993 March: Ceramics Contemporaries – Victoria & Albert Museum	Fellow of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain Professional Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen Craft Council, selected index of makers   Prizes and Awards 2004 June: Craft Development Grant, Carmarthenshire County Council May: Creative Development Grant, The Arts Council of Wales 2000 July: Grant from the Welsh Arts Council to assist in establishing a studio and developing creative space 1995 Aug/Oct William De Morgan Fellowship – researched and produced body of work showing inspiration of William De Morgan   Curriculum Vitae Click here to download Duncan Ayscough's CV in pdf format January 2006   Articles Functional Symbolism: The Pots of Duncan Ayscough Article by Sarah James (pdf format) Modern Artefacts: Potter Duncan Ayscough’s refined, sawdust fired vessels combine historical references with seductive techniques Article by Peter Bodenham (pdf format)

Duncan Ayscough, tel: 01550 777460,   email: duncan@ayscoughceramics.co.uk