Meri Wells (born 1946) is a ceramic

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who lives and works near Machynlleth, Powys,

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Education

Meri Wells studied Art at Sutton &

Epsom School of Art Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College (SIAD) was an art college in the United Kingdom from 1994 to 2005. It was formed from the merger of West Surrey College of Art and Design (1969–1995) and Epsom School of Art and Design (1893� ...

, followed by Art and Drama at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Work

Using both raku and wood-firing techniques, Wells produces figurative sculptures, which are "part human, part animal, part bird." She sometimes digs the clay out of the local ground herself. She describes her creatures as having "come out of the hedge that I can see from the window. They march past reviving forgotten imagery of childhood stories and our cultural myths." She is a member of the

International Academy of Ceramics The International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) or Académie Internationale de la Céramique (AIC) is an international professional association of ceramic artists. It is based in Geneva and operates worldwide. Since 1958 the IAC has been affiliated wi ...

and the

Royal Cambrian Academy The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art (RCA) is a centre of excellence for art in Wales. Its main gallery is located in Conwy and it has over a hundred members. 240px, Plas Mawr, Conwy Early history During the 19th century there were numerous attempts ...

. Her work forms part of the public collections at the National Museum of Wales and

Newport Museum and Art Gallery Newport Museum and Art Gallery ( cy, Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf Casnewydd) (known locally as the City Museum ( cy, Amgueddfa Dinas)) is a museum, library and art gallery in the city of Newport, South Wales. It is located in Newport city centre on ...

References

External links

The life and art of meri wells
an illustrated account by Clive Hicks-Jenkins (2010) {{DEFAULTSORT:Wells, Meri Living people 1946 births Welsh artists Welsh ceramicists Welsh women ceramicists People from Machynlleth