All Source and Credit: Fenella Elms

At SOA Arts, we’re committed to staying as up-to-date as possible with what’s going on in the art world. This means we learn about noteworthy artists nearly every day. You’d think at this point that nothing would surprise us anymore. On the contrary, even we were blown away by Fenella Elms.

The ceramic work and staggeringly beautiful designs of this Wiltshire-based artist are some of the best we’ve ever seen. If you’re interested in ceramics or interior design, this is most certainly one to watch.

About Fenella Elms

Fenella Elms creates ceramic installations, clay sculptures, and porcelain creations that turn heads wherever they’re installed.

She now works out of a fabulous, fit-for-purpose studio in Wiltshire, England, but it hasn’t always been this way. The artist first discovered her love for clay work in 1981 during a school trip and knew at this moment that it was worth pursuing.

Countless workshops and college training courses later, Elms is now a constant source of innovation and inspiration for ceramics, sculpture, and design in the UK and beyond.

The artist’s creative process does not focus exclusively on how the final product will look. Rather, “movement, growth, structure and interaction” are all taken into account. The flutter of a bee’s wing, the sway of flowers in the breeze, these are the starting points of Elms’ work.

Wall-Mounted Masterpieces

The wall-mounted ceramic artworks by this artist look incredible in basically any interior space. Their virtues are especially noticeable in the presence of natural light. When sunlight dances on the surface of these structures, their beauty is impossible to deny.

They use porcelain/ clay materials in dazzling arrangements and are worth every single penny in our opinion.

Free Standing Sensations

These free-standing artworks have an otherworldly quality to them. Every inch feels intentional and is positively dripping with elegance and style. The forms and lines they employ seem almost impossible at first glance, and yet they’re very authentic.

As with the wall-mounted creations described above, the way that light interacts with the surfaces of these artworks is truly remarkable. When positioned strategically within a lobby or similar interior, these pieces could really elevate the design of the entire space.

Ebb – A Contemporary Art Installation

First commissioned by designers in Hong Kong in 2019, Ebb is a two-tone contemporary art installation that engenders a palpable sense of awe and elegance. The contractors,z Venus Assets, wanted to use Fenella Elms’ designs on a feature wall in one of their Chinese restaurants.

After a detailed process of planning and painstaking design, Elms created a piece that would spread throughout the restaurant’s seating area for guests to enjoy. The curved, soft lines of each porcelain ‘pod’ interact wonderfully with the available light in the space, casting intriguing shadows and flickering lines.

Shop Window

A selection of smaller, carefully curated works can usually be bought via the link above. Unfortunately, the artist’s playfully named ‘shop window’ is currently closed. Want to be the first to know about new releases and the store’s eventual reopening?

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When it comes to designing the interiors of your hotel, restaurant, or business, we understand that only the best will do. We have over a decade’s experience in curating, commissioning, and sourcing artwork that makes a lasting impression.

As a Chinese art factory and interior design specialist, we’ve got everything your property needs to transform its appearance and make the right first impression. Wondering how to get started? Know exactly what you’re looking for?

Get in touch today, and we’ll be happy to help. For all your hotel decoration needs, think SOA Arts.

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