Selected Artist AWARD 2023 at BCB

I’ve literally been bursting at the seams waiting to announce my big news for 2023…
I’m literally over the moon to say that I have been selected as one of the ten artists to take part in Award 2023 as part of the British Ceramic Biennial @british_ceramics_biennial

I’m so happy to be taking part in this wonderful event. It’s such an exciting opportunity. I will release more information and share images of my journey in further weeks.. until then congratulations to the other selected artists, look forward to meeting you all soon.

New Studio at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Longside

Announcement! We’re moving. New studio and course dates released for 2023. Please give our new Instagram page @clayyorkshire a follow to keep updated with the courses.

I am delighted to announce that myself and @james_oughtibridge are moving to our amazing new studios and classroom space and are now studio holders at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Longside.

Our popular and often oversubscribed courses now include a tour of the park so that you can immerse yourself in the inspirational works of some of the worlds leading artists.

To book your place on a course for 2023, head to our new website, link in bio CLAY Yorkshire
We look forward to welcoming you to our new creative space!

Ceramic Art London 2022

I am delighted to be exhibiting at CAL, 8-10th April 2022 at Central Saint Martins.

I will be on Stand 91, exhibiting my new body of work ‘Stela’.

I can’t wait to see new and familiar faces ! It’s been too long…..!!

‘Thresholds’ at Marchmont House

A special weekend 'house party' event in the company of the artists Andrew Mackenzie & Rebecca Appleby.

About this event

With our 'weekend house party' residential series we have created events where we hope to explore the relationship between art, nature and humanity.

'Thresholds' is a weekend in the company of two inspiring artists Andrew Mackenzie & Rebecca Appleby who are united through an exploration of the overlaps and relationships between human made forms (such as architecture) and organic growth (such as trees and roots), decay and transformation. 

Against the backdrop of the climate crisis, themes of how we exist as part of the world, rather than apart from, have never been more relevant.

Both artists have recently completed major commissions for Marchmont House, Rebecca with ‘Fragmented Root’, a bronze sculpture exploring the idea of structure in nature and Andrew with ‘Woodland Structure’, a large scale sculptural installation in a young oak woodland. This event will present an opportunity to engage with the work and the wider contexts, both physically and through discussion and conversation with the artists. Both artists are represented by the &Gallery in Edinburgh, who have been key in bringing this event together.

We are also delighted to announce that Saturday's panel discussion will be chaired by curator, producer and mentor Susanna Beaumont.

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This is a rare opportunity to meet the artists and hear them discuss their work, at the same time as allowing you enough time to allow you to unwind in the comfort and splendour of Marchmont House, the recently restored 'Grade A' listed Palladian mansion awarded the Historic Houses/Sotheby' Award in 2018.

Limited to just the 20 guests staying in the House - this is an intimate 'house party' offering two nights stay with dinner, breakfast, lunch and drinks included.

Hugo Burge, Director of Marchmont Farms Limited, and host for the weekend said: 

"I’m excited to bring together two artists who’s work I love, have collected and commissioned independently. Both push boundaries in their exploration of art’s representation of nature and humanity. I also have a great deal of respect for the &Gallery, who quite independently chose to work with these two artists, spotting their originality and brilliance. It will be a huge pleasure to explore their work in our weekend 'house party' huddle format with other interested guests - I look forward to it greatly.”

To book a place at this event please click on this link..

Andrew Mackenzie and Rebecca Appleby

Forthcoming Exhibitions in 2021

I am looking forward to my solo exhibition ‘Infrastructure’ at &Gallery in Edinburgh this Spring. Check back here or contact me for further details.

I will be exhibiting at Redcar Palace, North Yorkshire, with curator James Beighton this summer. It will be a major solo retrospective exhibition comprising of many works from my collections. Check back here or contact me for further details.

Large scale sculpture to be cast in bronze at Pangolin

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be having my first sculpture cast in bronze at Pangolin Foundry. Watch this space for news and developments.

Young Masters Art Prize

I am thrilled to be exhibiting at La Galleria, Pall Mall as a finalist of The Young Masters 10th Anniversary Art Prize with The Cynthia Corbett Gallery,  30th September – 5th October 2019

more info here

Latent Power, Launch Day

Launch Day, 19th July 2019, Kirkstall, Leeds

Latent Power, Install

Install Day, 4.30am start with the super Matt Fairley and the amazing Elaine Barrow from East Street Arts

So happy! It’s finally in! Phew!

Latent Power, Public Art Sculpture

REBECCA APPLEBY APPOINTED TO CREATE PUBLIC INSTALLATION IN KIRKSTALL 
written content from East Street Arts

We’re at it again! We’re working on another piece of public artwork for Leeds. This time, it’s Kirkstall’s turn and Leeds-born artist, Rebecca Appleby is at the helm.

Part of A City Less Grey and Leeds City Council’s Town and District Centre Scheme, the piece will be situated in the grounds of the Leisure Centre on Kirkstall Lane and will play homage to the local heritage and industrial landscape. It is being created with funding from Leeds City Council.

Specialising in sculptural ceramics, Rebecca was appointed following a community event and other consultation work in the area. She is passionate about Kirkstall, having grown up in the area. Her work ranges from sculpture to collages and experimental landscapes and is an examination of the ever-present cohabitation and conflict between industry and nature.

A City Less Grey, which recently won a Planning Award, also includes a series of artworks situated across the city centre which were commissioned with funding from LeedsBID.

We are now working with Leeds City Council to carry out further consultation with the community in Kirkstall to develop the installation. With plans to work with schools and community groups in the area, we attended Kirkstall Festival and Kirkstall Art Trail in July.

“I’m thrilled to be working on this commission. Having been born in Leeds, with family living in and around the Kirkstall area, I feel privileged to in a position to create a piece of public art for the community. I am fascinated by industry and heritage and I have learned so much about the area that I didn’t know.
“We have recently held a series of public consultation events and I have been overwhelmed by the positive response to the ideas and designs so far. I’m thoroughly looking forward to the next stage of the process when the final design will be chosen and then created in the studio. We are also working with local schools and groups in the area as part of our engagement. I really appreciate the opportunity and support that East Street Arts and Leeds City Council have given me as an artist.”

Rebecca Appleby

Community Outreach

Evening Post Article

Happy New Year 2019

Hope you have enjoyed a wonderful festive break.

I’ve been very busy preparing for forthcoming shows, the first of which starts next week! I will be exhibiting a range of new paintings and ceramics with &Gallery on stand G25 at The London Art Fair, Business Design Centre, Islington, 16-19th January 2019.
I have a couple of free complimentary tickets available for the show. If anyone is interested please email your details.
For further information about the fair please click on the following link..
London Art Fair

I am thrilled to announce a solo show at Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, 7- 30th March 2019. If you are interested in attending the PV please get in touch for an invite, many thanks.
Please visit their website for further details and information.
Contemporary Ceramics Centre

The third London date is CAL, Ceramic Art London, Central Saint Martins, King’s Cross, 22-24th March 2019. Unfortunately I missed last years CAL due to serious illness so I’m really excited to be back exhibiting this year.
Ceramic Art London