Mia Sarosi
Now producing ceramics inspired by nature from her workshop in Oxfordshire,
Mia Sarosi began her career working as a painter in a pottery that specialised in reproduction Delftware. Mia set up on her own in 2001, and started focusing on porcelain after receiving funding from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) in 2004.
Tell us about your work...
I form porcelain through throwing and then paint it by hand. I don’t use any moulds or transfers and I stick to a simple base of glazes and colours mixed using metal oxides.
What inspires you? I love the translucency and strength of porcelain. It’s a difficult medium to work with but I really enjoy the challenge. When it comes to decoration, I am inspired by nature, animals and botanicals. How long does each piece take? It’s hard to say because there are so many different processes. For each item you have to factor in the preparation of the clay, days of drying and firing, as well as the likelihood of the piece coming out imperfect and having to be remade. What makes your work so special? The majority of potters focus on the making and glazing stages, but not many paint as well – that’s an extra touch that I do. What do you love about your job? I love being an artist and using my hands to make ceramics. I’ve worked with some lovely galleries, shops and museums over the years.
Mia Sarosi, miasarosi. com.