This day belongs to us
Clare Dudeney’s new autumn collection, This day belongs to us, brings together fabric and ceramic weavings developed during a residency with the Wilderness Art Collective in the Lake District. The works are inspired by time spent in nature - studying rock formations in rivers and caves, and the way light shifts through trees and across water. These observations are translated into woven forms using both yarn and clay.
For the fabric weavings, Clare begins with line drawings that capture shapes found in the landscape. She then builds each piece by combining many fine yarns, using pairs of colours to reflect different moods, memories, or moments. The meeting of warp and weft creates small, shimmering marks that hint at movement and changing light.
In her ceramic works, soft extruded clay is hand-woven into looping forms that combine structure and playfulness. Once fired, these pieces hold the energy of the gestures used to make them. Clare layers bright glazes over earthy tones - browns, terracottas, ochres, and soft neutrals - experimenting with glossy and matte finishes.
The titles draw on fragments of poetry and writings about nature that resonate with each piece, focusing particularly on the poetry of Anne Michaels. This day belongs to us invites us to pause at the turn of the season, to celebrate the ever-changing moments of each day.