Urn ii • Ceramic Cremation Urn

£1,795

1 in stock

Artist: Jo Taylor

Urn ii is a handmade ceramic cremation urn by British ceramic artist Jo Taylor. Hand-thrown in White St Thomas clay, its light, sandy body is covered with layers of individually applied shells and botanical forms, creating a richly sculptural and tactile surface.

The decorative elements are cast from natural fragments gathered by Jo along the shoreline. Each shell, curve and fold is positioned and sculpted by hand, allowing the ornament to move rhythmically across the form of the vessel. Designed to be displayed within the home, it offers a tactile and contemplative memorial while remaining distinctly sculptural in its own right.

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Approximate dimensions:

Height: 30cm
Width: 25cm
Internal volume: 5L

artist

Jo Taylor

Jo Taylor graduated with an MA in Ceramics from Bath Spa University in 2012 and now creates her distinctive work from a home studio in Wiltshire. Inspired by architectural ornament, particularly from the Rococo period, her sculptural pieces reference history while embracing contemporary forms. Central to her practice is the freedom to create unique, expressive works that combine hand-building, extrusion, sprigging, and wheel-throwing.

This special collection of handmade ceramic urns, created for urn studios, reflects Jo’s signature approach. Each urn is high-fired in White St Thomas clay to evoke the warm hue of Bath stone. Unglazed and fired only once, the vessels reveal the raw texture of the clay and the maker’s touch, quietly expressive memorial pieces rooted in form and tradition.

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