In Conversation | Akiko Hirai with Mike Goldmark

April 24, 2025 by Jay

Internationally renowned Japanese potter Akiko Hirai shares her artistic journey with Mike Goldmark, revealing the motivations behind choosing pottery over psychology, her family’s influence and a mentor’s guidance.

Akiko discusses the balance of fragility and strength in her work, often intentionally bringing her work to the point of collapse and the psychological concepts contained in her pots. She also discusses the importance of daily routines, spontaneity and decision-making in the studio. She reflects on past experiences, the challenges faced, and the unique identity formed through her work.

Phil Rogers & Richard Coles in Conversation

September 4, 2023 by Jay

Phil Rogers’ fifth Goldmark exhibition opened at the height of Covid lockdown. With no possibility of inviting people to the show, we instead brought the show to them with an online tour and talk with longtime friend and collector, the Reverend Richard Coles. Just weeks ahead of the republication of Phil’s renowned Ash Glazes book, … Read more

Kang-hyo Lee, In Conversation

January 9, 2023November 9, 2022 by Lee Lee Kang-hyo

Korea, Lee Kang-hyo tells us, is a country made of mountains, run through with rivers, and full of gentle curves. In these interview extracts we learn more about the country and landscape that has shaped Kang-hyo’s outlook and the inspirations behind his monumental Onggi jars and renowned buncheong pots. Kang-hyo Lee photographed at his studio … Read more

In Conversation | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Part 3

June 13, 2024October 11, 2022 by Anne Mette Hjortshøj

Join Anne Mette Hjortshøj in the third and final instalment of our conversation with her on the tiny island of Bornholm off the coast of Denmark. She talks about her support network on the island and the ever-changing relationship between a potter and their kiln, with all the failures that go with it. She speaks of the importance of mentors and the deep satisfaction of making things. Also, we hear her surprise at the continued response to the documentary that brought her and her work international acclaim.

In Conversation | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Part 2

June 15, 2024April 27, 2022 by Anne Mette Hjortshøj

Join us for Part Two of Anne Mette Hjortshøj | In Conversation. Anne Mette talks about making a living as a craftsperson and finding the freedom to create what she wants. She also discusses using shapes and glazes that have come before, about making plates, both thrown and press molded and shows us some examples of her work. She talks about growing up in the countryside, coming from a working family (her father was a traditional carpenter) and how that has inspired and informed her career as a potter.