Under Construction

‘Under Construction’

A Derek Wilson exhibition

October 2 – October 31, 2025

Craft NI Gallery are delighted to host a solo exhibition by renowned Northern Irish potter and conceptual artist Derek Wilson. This is a welcome opportunity to learn about his current creative practice and processes in a new body of work in development.

For this exhibition, Derek Wilson uses the Gallery as a project space to contemplate the dialogue and interaction between his current research project into collage and painting, and its later translation into three-dimensional sculptural objects.

As a recent recipient of the Rosemary James Memorial Trust Award, Derek’s ‘Under Construction’ ’exhibition at Craft NI Gallery gives insight into his research and creative practice, by showcasing the development of these new ideas, and responding to the themes that are prevalent within: composition and spatiality, structure and balance, tone and colour, line and form. The paintings and collages that catalyse new possibilities are exhibited alongside sculptural ceramic forms, documenting the artist’s journey into new mediums as a mode of research, but also to be viewed as artistic works in their own right.

An unapologetic thrower, Derek Wilson consistently challenges his discipline. He combines his minimal aesthetic with accomplished craftsmanship, material knowledge and a propensity to propel modern ceramics through reinterpretation of its form. Wilson works from his studio in Belfast, regularly lectures and runs workshops. He exhibits extensively at an international level and his work is held in a range of public and private collections.

Some of the works on display are for sale. Please enquire with the Gallery at gallery@craftni.org for more details.