Meet The Maker – Kim Hodgson

Kim Hodgson – Ceramicist

Ever since Kim was a child she has always loved the outdoors and all of its natural beauty. Most of her school holidays were spent in the countryside visiting her Granny. Kim’s older sister and her were lucky enough to be given their own pony, Turpin, who they both loved dearly but as they grew older Kim’s sisters changed therefore leaving Kim with Turpin to explore the great outdoors together with her Auntie teaching her as they went!

Selection of Kim’s ceramics

Turpin sadly passed away Feb 2012 at the grand age of 33 so what better way to thank her faithful friend but to tufn him and the wildlife they saw on their travels into pieces of art for the rest of the world do enjoy!

Selection of Kim’s ceramics

Kim’s ceramics are made from slip cast porcelain and then her own designed decals are transferred on. The most famous image is the pink owl which is now her logo.

Selection of Kim’s ceramics

Her work is designed to bring a small amount of the country into people’s homes and hopefully make people smile from its quirky qualities.

Selection of Kim’s ceramics

Selection of Kim’s ceramics

Meet The Maker – Fiona Mazza

Fiona Mazza – Ceramicist

Fiona was born in Yorkshire and has always been interested in the natural world. After going back to education in 1998 Fiona studied ceramics in a part time capacity and then became technician and part time lecturer at Harrogate college. Fiona was awarded with a first class BA honours at Harrogate College in June 2010.

Butterfly Wings Clock – Fiona Mazza

Fiona’s work is noticeably influenced by landscape, and the nature in the landscape. Each piece is hand-built or slip cast and carved. Coloured slips are used and burnished to create a smooth finish and then the piece is bisque fired to 980°. One of Fiona’s ranges focuses on the wonderful world of butterflies. Enabling an exciting development of colourful forms. The final firing for the butterfly pots is Raku, the drama of which appeals to her both as a maker, and as an appropriate way to finish the work.  

Butterfly Wings Clock – Fiona Mazza

Fiona has also been making moulds and casting from pumpkins grown on her allotment, then applying slips and carving holes so they can be lit with the lights provided creating subtle patterns on the area around the pumpkins. The final firing for the pumpkins and the clocks is to 1220° in an electric kiln this makes them more durable.

Ceramic pumpkin lights – Fiona Mazza

Heart Gallery was blown away by Fiona’s work when we first met her in April 2012 and couldn’t wait to showcase her pieces. We hope you are as excited about her work as we are; the little battery operated light in the pumpkin gives it a lovely red, blue or green glow.

Meet The Maker – Kimberley Selwood

Kimberley Selwood - jeweller

Inspired by floral organic forms, Kimberley’s beautiful designs are enhanced with intricate hand-pierced patterns with delicate textures; creating unique contemporary jewellery.

Butterfly Effect Tornado Cuff

Butterfly Effect Stud Earrings

Bold and beautiful necklaces, dynamic cuffs and vibrant rings will add impact to any outfit.

Butterfly Effect Cloud Necklace

All Kimberley’s collections are hand made and crafted with exact care and attention to detail to create beautiful pieces. 

Silver bird studs

Kimberley also won the New Designers Goldsmiths Award for Jewellery and exhibited at many major exhibitions including International Jewellery London, Dazzle and London Fashion Week. 

Plume Swoop Pendant

Kimberley’s designs have been featured in a number of magazines including the prestigious Grazia hot list, Easy Living and Marie Claire so Heart Gallery is proud to have been carefully chosen by Kimberley to showcase her latest stunning pieces.

Butterfly Effect Flutter Ring

Butterfly Effect Twisted Charm Bangle

I really hope to see you in Heart Gallery soon; swooning over the craftsmanship of this beautiful butterfly range.