British born artist, Martha Freud, founded her eponymous
studio practice in 2008. Known for the slogans that she
embeds into her creations, Martha's delicately constructed
ceramics balance a uniquely fragile beauty with her own
touch of playful irreverence. Her mastery of the English
language allows her to walk the line between tongue-in-cheek
wordplay and philosophical reflection - from naughty quips to
earnest protest.
Prior to her foray into ceramics, Martha studied a Furniture
and Product Design Degree at Kingston University in London.
Shortly afterward, she discovered porcelain, an experience
the artist describes as 'love at first sight' - Martha cites this as
the moment at which she knew she had found her material.
After an eight-year journey through motherhood Freud has had
a creative reawakening that has inspired a return to her studio
practice. Much of the intention behind Martha's work has evolved to
reflect her experience of the last eight years, yet what remains
consistent is the poeticism of her pieces.
At its core, Martha's practice is grounded in a recognition and
celebration of both the highs and lows of life - from the lighter
moments to the quietly profound. Her reverence for simplicity,
for organic shapes and forms and for slow and traditional
making processes can be deeply felt in everything she touches.
