Mak’Merry plate as seen in an Edinburgh museum.
Cosmos and Mak’Merry Motif
Prunus Flowers
I saw a ceramic design of white prunus flowers in an Edinburgh (UK) museum that I really liked. It was hand – painted Mak’Merry pottery with its bold, uncomplicated outlines and clean, bright colours. Prunus flowers are used as a pottery decoration throughout the world, but I particularly like the Scottish take on this design. I sketched the motif and took the photos which are shown here. On coming home I hand painted the design on ceramics which I have since used for several still life paintings. This small, Scots women’s pottery group was only active for a few decades in the early 20th century, but the work it produced was exceptional and deserves to be remembered.
Mak’Merry Ceramics as seen in an Edinburgh museum.
Jacaranda Flowers
Gum Blossoms and Mak’Merry plate
Exhibition
My next art exhibition will be held at the Metcalfe Gallery, Brisbane Institute of Art in early 2024. Please send me a note and I’ll remind you before my exhibition starts. Christine.
Cosmos and Window
My versions of prunus flowers after the Mak’Merry design
Orange Trumpet Flowers
Cosmos and Knick Knacks
