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From the functional to the sculptural.

19/08/2026

Delighted to have this sculpture ‘Constructed Form’ selected for the 4th edition of HOMO FABER ‘An Island of Light’ 1-30 September 2026 Venice, Fondazione Giorgio Coni

Under the artistic direction of Es Devlin and curated by the Michelangelo Foundation, ‘An Island of Light’ is inspired by the archipelago of the Venetian lagoon, Es Devlin brings together the work of hundreds of international artists - each an island of skill - into 15 immersive installations on Venice’s San Giorgio Maggior Island.

📸 Christopher Martin

06/06/2026

Now showing at

Shared Material :: Ceramics Showcase
6 June - 1 July 2026

Join us for the opening on Saturday 6 June from 2-4pm.

This exhibition brings together sculptural ceramic works by eleven artists. Using clay as a shared point of departure, the exhibition highlights the diversity of approaches, forms and ideas that emerge through individual practices. While united by material, the works reveal distinct sensibilities - ranging from precise and architectural to expressive and intuitive - demonstrating the breadth of contemporary ceramic practice.

Through this focused presentation, the exhibition invites viewers to consider how a single material can generate a wide spectrum of artistic responses, shaped by each artist’s process, perspective and relationship to clay.

16/05/2026

Currently updating the website with lovely images by . Its been interesting to see how last years research period has fed into the new body of work.
It’s exciting to see the progression!

28/03/2026

Delighted to be part of ‘Home Sweet Home’.
Curated by Connie Husser
11.03 -25.04.2026brussels

An exhibition reimagining birdhouses through design.

“The exhibition Home Sweet Home explores the idea of home with a playful twist. Birdhouses by internationally renowned designers demonstrate how living, care, and beauty come together for both humans and nature. This small but meaningful object is reimagined into creations where material, form and colour reflect the designers identity.”

📸 1,2,3,4 by Sam Gilbert.

31/12/2025

Some of 2025– it’s been a pleasure to have worked, and crossed paths, with so many wonderful people this year! Looking forward to some great new projects in 2026.

Image 1: Leaning sculpture, exhibited at Collect, Somerset House, represented by
Image 3: Constructed Vessels ‘The Art of Possible’ an exhibition of 30 years of Applied Arts acquisitions by National Museums NI
Image 8: CNSTRCT Experimental B&W short
Image 11: Engobe research project with Helen Moore
Image 12: Rosemary James Award, research space
Image 13: Under Construction exhibition, Craft NI Gallery
Image 14: ‘A Gathering’, curated by & 📸 - Sue Paraskeva

17/12/2025

Studio is open:
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th 12-5pm
Friday 19th, open late 12-8pm
Saturday 20th, 12-4pm

There will also be a small amount of seconds & samples available. 🎄

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06/12/2025

The functional project – a space to explore utilitarian and everyday objects. To bring pleasure, contemplation, and consideration to everyday routines.

The works/collection are inspired by my sculptural practice, taking forms, shapes, space and refining/filtering these ideas into objects that can be used. There are also archival references to my earlier body of work that focused on tableware pieces when I initially set up my studio practice.

For this work/collection the predominant material has been porcelain, with coloured pigment added to the clay body. I have always been drawn to the inherent value and qualities of porcelain as a material. The work is to be playful, useful and exceptionally crafted.

The current collection is now available online and directly from the studio at Portview.

02/12/2025

A recent series of constructed vessels experimenting with the curve and the revealing of interior space.

Thrown and assembled porcelain with engobe exterior.

18/10/2025

My current exhibition ‘Under Construction’ uses the gallery as a project space to contemplate the dialogue and interaction between my current research project into collage and painting, and its later translation into three-dimensional objects.

The paintings and collages that catalyse new possibilities are exhibited alongside sculptural ceramic forms, documenting my journey into new mediums as a mode of research, but also to be viewed as artistic works in their own right.

‘Under Construction’ runs until October 31st at the
Craft NI Gallery
115-119 Royal Avenue
Belfast

26/07/2025

I was delighted to be the recipient of the Rosemary James Award 2024. Over the past few months, this award has enabled me time to focus on new approaches to my practice through the use of multi-media materials such as collage, sketching and painting— working outside clay as a medium to generate free experimentation away from its material and technical limitations allowing me to freely generate new ideas. These, and forthcoming experiments, will be translated back into my ceramic practice. Although I’m only mid-way in this research period, I can already see new creative possibilities arising. Eventually, this research will translate into a new body ceramic and multi-media works.

A special thank you to the trustees of the Rosemary James Award and the

Image details:
1-8 Experimental work.
9-10 Research residency, Porthmeor Studios, St Ives School Painting.

Address

Unit B4 Portview 310 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT41HE

Telephone

07860 533681

Website

http://www.derekwilsonceramics.com/

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