Julia Roxburgh
Julia Roxburgh has had a very interesting career path. She graduated with a BA (Hons) Ceramics from Bristol in 1984 before working as a theatrical prop maker in London. She worked on well-known productions such as ‘Cats’ and ‘Miss Saigon’.
After enjoying six years in that role, she returned to ceramics. Julia brought with that all the fun, flamboyance and exuberance of theatrical performances. It is still a major influence on her work today. Using white earthenware, Julia produces a wide range of domestic and interior pieces involving wheel throwing, hand-building and casting and many, many hours of decoration. This colourful slip decoration makes her work instantly recognisable. She embellishes her strong, bold forms with over-the-top baroque modelled details, vibrant patterns and glittering gilt finishes making each piece a handmade work of art.
Julia Roxburgh is based in Newcastle and her ceramics feature in many private collections.
