Sharon Browne
I am a nomadic soul who has found true creative inspiration on Ireland’s rugged Dingle Peninsula.
My ultimate creative pursuit is to capture raw energy and movement while maintaining an absolute, uncompromised simplicity.
A lifelong interest in anthropology drives my creative curiosity
By stripping away modern over-complication, I strive to bring that ancient sense of reverence, connection, and raw energy directly into my pieces.
This anthropological fascination is not just an academic interest; it is mirrored in my own life through my daily immersion rituals.
My morning sea swims in the freezing Atlantic, solitary beach walks, and my deep love of storms are my own versions of sacred ceremonial acts.
Entering the ocean is a deliberate, transformative threshold crossing—much like an initiate stepping into a tribal rite.
The shock of the water strips away the noise of modern life, demanding absolute presence, movement, and surrender to a power far greater than myself. When I return to dry land, I bring that cleansed, elemental focus directly to the pottery wheel.
This anthropological grounding and elemental lifestyle are elevated by my appreciation for modern masters of space, texture, and color.I purposefully reject clinical perfection, opting instead to throw and sculpt pieces that honor the raw, weathered textures of cliffs, the fluid motion of the waves, and the deliberate markings of traditional tribal art. For me, a messy, clay-splattered studio is a badge of honor—proof of an intense, unfiltered physical connection to the medium.
The rush of the West Kerry wind, the chill of the sea, and the echoes of ancient rituals ,shape pieces that prioritize soul, touch, and simplicity.
I find inspiration in Eduardo Chillida’s monumental, architectural relationship with space and Richard Long’s minimalist, repetitive mark-making on the earth. They guide how I approach the weight and form of a physical object.
Andy Goldworthy’s ephemeral installations teach me to collaborate with nature rather than trying to control it.
Mark Rothko’s bleeding, emotional colour fields directly inspire the deep glaze transitions and moody atmospheres I strive to create.
My goal is to capture the unforgettable spirit of the wild Atlantic landscape and transform it into beautiful ceramics meant to ground you and bring a sense of warmth to your daily rituals.
Beyond the pottery wheel, I live by the belief that life is best experienced when we surrender to the elements. Through my work, I invite you to hold a piece of this global wildness and West Kerry magic in your own hands.”
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