Lot 1 - Mercedes Lucy - Swan 1

Ceramic
2025
A6 (10x15cm)
Original Artwork
Signed on Verso
Curated by Mercedes Lucy

About
My practice revolves around ceramics, a medium I am drawn to for its physicality, diversity, and connection to both art and craftsmanship.

I create a wide range of objects, sculptures, and illustrations, exploring both 2D and 3D forms through drawing, painting, and murals. I handmake tiles; I find the unique blend of utility and creativity deeply satisfying. My designs stem from a mix of imagination and observations of life around me, often infused with tongue-in-cheek humour.

My work reflects themes of domesticity, feminism, motherhood, grief, and identity. I embrace the slow, intentional process of ceramics as a counterbalance to my natural urge to rush, while creating art that carries a sense of purpose. For me, this blend of functionality and creativity helps navigate the often-unspoken guilt associated with making art that might not traditionally be considered “necessary.”

Through my art, I aim to merge shape, perspective, and form, crafting pieces that resonate with the complexities of life while bringing joy and utility to the everyday.