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Welcome to POTTERY☺︎IKIRO

IKIRO (生きろ) is a Japanese word, the imperative form of the verb ”to live”. I like this word because it means more than “don’t give up”. It is a call to live fully, honestly and attentively even when it is hard.

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Hello, this is Ali. I’m originally from Hong Kong. I moved to Birmingham, UK, in 2022 and now call it home.

My pottery journey began in 2020, when I took a wheel-throwing course at Useless Studio in Hong Kong. Since then, I have continued learning and experimenting with various forms and techniques. I was drawn ever deeper into the infinite universe of handmade ceramics.

In 2023, I resumed my practice at the Sundragon Community Pottery Studio in Moseley.

In 2024, I was honoured to showcase my works at the Stoke on Clay Festival, which was an encouraging and inspiring milestone.

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I create vessels emphasising detail and texture that invite you to see and touch. Lately, I have been exploring movements of brushstrokes, drips, and flows, highlighting the textures they create.

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Thank you for visiting. I hope my work resonates with you in some way.

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