Ana Bridgewater Spanish - Basque, b. 1981
Ana's artistic vision is deeply rooted in her tactile engagement with materials as embodiments of a tangible fluidity, born from her intimate interaction with materials such as porcelain and the marine natural world.
Through her skilled understanding of these mediums, she seeks to convey a sense of fluidity and weightlessness in her sculptures. By employing hand-building techniques and experimenting with moulds, she transforms porcelain into a porous texture, seamlessly blending it with air, that allows to craft sculptures imbued with a sense of weightlessness, as if they are floating elements from the ground to the heavens, where light flows from within.
Porcelain is the sediment of the decomposition of granites and marbled by the action of nature over time. The process reverses this natural action, creating a vitrified material that ensures a long-lasting life for these unique pieces.
In her most recent work, she evokes an emotion of gratitude towards the craft of hand-making, using reclaimed wood as a complementary material to create unique lighting sculptures. Given the abundance of waste in the world, she considers preserving our environment a primary responsibility.
Experienced designer and sculptor specializing in porcelain since 2004. Established successful London-based business in 2015, renowned for sustainable ethos. Notable clients include The National Trust, Petersham Nurseries, Alex Eagle, and The Spanish Embassy. Featured in international press such as The Independent, The Guardian, Elle Decoration, and You magazine. Prioritizes local materials, zero plastic policy, and sustainable practices. Handcrafted, long-lasting, reusable designs with minimal waste and low carbon footprint. Latest lighting sculptures embody biophilic design principles.
