Sue Gunn is a maker whose ceramics cross between function and sculpture. Her current body of work, The Earth Collection, is inspired by the shifting landscape of the world, whether as a result of natural phenomena or the impact of man’s action. High fired porcelain is combined with fractured and bubbled glazes which evoke images of parched and crumbled earth, lava flows and coastal erosion.

Her process involves coiling, pinching and slab building, using a variety of clays and methods of surface decoration. Her unique sculptural pieces challenge the constricts of traditional making. She pushes the materials, allowing the high temperatures of the kiln to affect the final outcome, embracing the elements of the process that are beyond her control.

She is intrigued by the visual similarity between the body’s structure and the flow systems found in the natural world. This ambiguity is a feature of her work.