A decorative ceramic sculpture by Adam Ross made from black clay with a textured dark finish. Constructed using slabbed, thrown, and faceted forms which have been cut into slabs and reassembled. The surface features a series of horizontal stepped ridges or notches. Finished with a dry rutile glaze.
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Date / Era: Contemporary
Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: W 16 x D 5 x H 31.5 cm
Signed: Impressed with maker's mark
Condition: Excellent
Adam Ross is a Northumberland-based ceramic artist and designer whose work bridges functional tableware and sculptural ceramics. A graduate of Glasgow School of Art in Ceramic Design (2009), he is known for using traditional wheel-thrown techniques as a foundation for expressive sculptural experimentation.
His practice focuses on altering and manipulating ceramic forms through faceting, cutting, and distortion, leaving visible traces of the making process. This creates work with a strong sense of movement, spontaneity, and individuality. Alongside his sculptural pieces, he produces refined tableware collections that balance utility with distinctive character and craftsmanship.
Ross has also collaborated with major luxury and lifestyle brands including Mulberry, Aesop, and The Ritz-Carlton.
A decorative ceramic sculpture by Adam Ross made from black clay with a textured dark finish. Constructed using slabbed, thrown, and faceted forms which have been cut into slabs and reassembled. The surface features a series of horizontal stepped ridges or notches. Finished with a dry rutile glaze.
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Date / Era: Contemporary
Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: W 16 x D 5 x H 31.5 cm
Signed: Impressed with maker's mark
Condition: Excellent
Adam Ross is a Northumberland-based ceramic artist and designer whose work bridges functional tableware and sculptural ceramics. A graduate of Glasgow School of Art in Ceramic Design (2009), he is known for using traditional wheel-thrown techniques as a foundation for expressive sculptural experimentation.
His practice focuses on altering and manipulating ceramic forms through faceting, cutting, and distortion, leaving visible traces of the making process. This creates work with a strong sense of movement, spontaneity, and individuality. Alongside his sculptural pieces, he produces refined tableware collections that balance utility with distinctive character and craftsmanship.
Ross has also collaborated with major luxury and lifestyle brands including Mulberry, Aesop, and The Ritz-Carlton.
