A way of living

explore – inspire – celebrate – build – create

 

pit fired ceramic vessel by northern ireland artist McCall Gilfillan UK Fused glass panel with Irish Birlinn ship by Irish ceramic and glass artist McCall Gilfillan of Elements Studio, Downhill, Northern Ireland detail of basalt texture on ceramic vessel by McCall Gilfillan artist Northern Ireland
Wheel thrown porcelain plate with leaf detail by Irish ceramic and glass artist McCall Gilfillan of Elements Studio, Downhill, Northern Ireland detail of oil painting by McCall Gilfillan artist Northern Ireland Pit fired ceramic vessel by Northern Ireland artist McCall Gilfillan
detail of ceramic vessel with basalt texture by artist McCall Gilfillan Northern Ireland Wheel thrown porcelain plate with slip decoration and carving by Irish ceramic artist McCall Gilfillan of Elements Studio, Downhill, Northern Ireland Fused glass panel of Irish Birlinn ship by Irish ceramic and glass artist McCall Gilfillan of Elements Studio, Downhill, Northern Ireland

For me creativity is a way of living, sometimes a means of surviving, always a way of sharing. My mediums move primarily between ceramics, glass, and paint. I am drawn to explore texture and the effect of time on surfaces. I try to create art to live with and touch, life enhancing pieces that connect to the environment and heritage of these islands. My inspiration is drawn from the coastline and legends of this place I call home. Inspiring creativity in others is integral to my life as an artist. I love to teach and hopefully inspire others to live more fully through their own creativity. -McCall Gilfillan