‘Nendrum’ – Moon Jar Large

Materials: ceramic

Dimensions: H28 x W28

Tracey has a strong interest in landscape and an anthropological approach to research; she seeks to make work that reflects the Ulster coastline and our emotional need to walk its shores and swim its waters. Her work, sometimes throw from local clay, comes from research that involves experiential walking, sketching, painting, reading and conversations. Each piece of work has a unique story of its own. She aims to make work that gives insight into the importance of the liminal space, between earth and water, in shaping our notions of place and belonging. In returning her jars to the space that inspired them, she desires to communicate life, nature, mental health and survival.

The ‘Nendrum’ series were inspired by the Nendrum Ecclesiastical site, Mahee Island, Strangford lough – now the ruins of an old monastery that once had a bell tower whose bell rang out to mark the time of day but also to announce danger. This monastery was attacked by the vikings when they arrived in Ireland but these beautiful, hand built walls still partially stand. Nature has grown a layer of lichen over the stone, almost purifying it with white and preserving its history.