Ceramics

NINA FINCH

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Nina Finch is a Shropshire-based ceramicist whose work explores the intersection of resilience, nature, and the tactile beauty of clay. After years of sidelining her creative instincts, Nina embraced her calling in 2019, evolving from a self-taught enthusiast into a skilled maker of functional stoneware and sculpture.

Working from her Shropshire studio, Nina creates pieces that celebrate authenticity. Her Gallery Range is particularly distinctive; by subjecting damp clay to physical impact before high-temperature firings, she explores themes of survival and the unique beauty that emerges from being “forever changed” by life’s challenges. Whether crafting a perfectly weighted mug or a “wounded” ceramic vase, her practice remains rooted in the belief that art is a vital, accessible form of expression.

As she moves through 2026, Nina continues to push the boundaries of her medium, drawing inspiration from the Shropshire landscape and the quiet strength found in handmade objects. Her work is available via her online shop and at Made at 16 in Ludlow.

Nina’s journey serves as a reminder that it is never too late to reshape your own narrative—one piece of clay at a time.

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LIZ MELLOR

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I am a Shrewsbury based illustrator working under the name Lizzistration. My work celebrates the people, places and everyday landmarks that shape my life. As a proud Salopian, I draw inspiration from local architecture, pubs, sporting culture and family connections, capturing scenes that hold shared meaning within the community. I work digitally using Procreate, building images through layered line and colour to create vibrant compositions that balance structure with spontaneity.

My illustrations reimagine familiar buildings and moments, using bold colour palettes and transparent overlays to evoke collective memory while reflecting the town’s evolving landscape. The work feels both contemporary and nostalgic, offering a fresh perspective on places people think they know.

Alongside my full-time role as an art teacher, I have developed a home studio where I continue to expand my practice. I am currently exploring ways to translate my digital illustrations into printed and clay-based outcomes, extending my imagery beyond paper. Although my work is rooted in personal experience, it aims to resonate widely through a strong sense of place, identity and community.

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