The Harlequin Gallery welcomes Chris Lewis back for a solo exhibition of his work that has been chosen by Ceramic Review, the International Magazine of Ceramic Art and Craft, as the "Pick of the Shows" taking place this month.

Chris makes domestic and garden pots as well as individual and sculptural pieces in stoneware that are all wood fired. Some are decorated either by hand painting or sgraffito in conjunction with various glazes that give a depth of colour or tone. The decoration techniques and ideas used are based on traditional methods from this country and around the world, with the influence of Chris's love of tribal art much in evidence. Of course, firing in a large single chamber anagama type kiln to between 1300 and 1350 degrees Celsius also produces variations in colour. Chris usually fires two or three times a year, with each firing between three and four days in duration. Much of Chris's work is thrown on a wheel but throwing together with hand building techniques are used for some of his large garden pots and sculptural pieces.