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Scarred Pots 

My scarred pots are inspired by kintsugi, an ancient Japanese method of mending broken pottery with gold, as a result, the pots become more beautiful and precious. I deliberately scar my porcelain pots to symbolise the fragility of our lives. These scars are then filled with gold lustre; expressing the mystery of new beginnings and new life even in our deepest pain. 

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The scarred pots were originally inspired by a dear friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer. I wanted her to know that her scars were beautiful because they told her story which was one of hope, healing and courage.

 

Over the years I've partnered with various art festivals, leaving hundreds of scarred pots on the streets of Stoke, Manchester, and Belfast for the public to discover and cherish.  It is a privilege to bring the art trail to Greenbelt. I have placed 120 scarred pots across the festival for people to discover and keep as a small gesture of hope. 

 

Through this project, my hope is that you feel seen and less alone.

 

Please feel free to leave a comment (below) on how the scarred pot resonates with you. 

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How does the scarred pot resonate with you?

Comments will remain anonymous and be shared in future projects. Some previous comments can be read below. 

"I love the ridges I can feel from it being thrown on the wheel, and the brightness of the gold filled scar. The scars of my depression are invisible but still a part of who I am."

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My pot found me. I love that the scar is still broken even though it has been carefully  mended with gold. You can see all the way through. This resonates with me deeply as a recently diagnosed autistic woman. For years I have been wondering why I didn't function the way I thought I was supposed to. But not all pots are made to be useful vessels. Some are made to be hidden and  and golden and treasured. 

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