TIM BATES CERAMICS
I have always had an interest in architecture, set design, lighting and spaces. These observations have culminated in sculptures, lighting pieces and prints. All the new work demonstrates a study of the empty space, giving an air of mystery and potential for creating a story - filling the space. The ceramic work is made in various grogged bodies that is unglazed, with some surfaces gilded after firing. Sometimes the interiors are left white, while others have been painted to add to the atmosphere. Some surfaces are embellished with screen printed plans for mid-century architecture.
I also produce functional ceramics and examples can be seen on our gallery/workshop site www.artichautateliers.com
Acheivements and exhibitions
2025
Now living permanently in France, exhibiting and selling work. Sculptural work currently exhibited at Objet Trouve Alfriston (since 2017) and the DeLaWarr pavilion, Bexhill.
Summer and Winter Brighton Open Houses participation.
2023
Commissioned to create 12 sculptural lighting pieces for Browns Hotel, Mayfair, pieces also installed at Endsleigh Hotel in Devon.
​2021 - 2024
Work on display at Katherine Richards Art Gallery, Hove
2013 - 17
Take part in the annual Brighton Artists Open Houses project, selling own work in Brighton. Work on display at Studio 45, Brighton.
work displayed in Atelier 51 and the Nigel Rose Gallery in Brighton.
2009
Move to France. Artichaut established as a venue for art classes for pupils of all ages and a gallery space. Continue to develop own work (ceramic sculpture and prints) and continue to teach workshops in local schools. Work selling in various galleries.
2000
Work on display at ArtSway in Hampshire. - Work on display at Bi-Hand, Bristol. Played Jesus in ‘Way of The Cross’, a passion play performed to 6000+ people in Salisbury. Designed banners for play to be made by local schools.
1997
Set designed for ‘South American Way’ musical in Cambridge Corn Exchange, to tour nationally.
Of Gardens, Devices and Spoons’ 2-man exhibition at Gallery 54, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. ‘Five Elements’ Group sculpture show in the Octopus.
Queenswood School Arts Week exhibition.
Example of work to be put into the Times Virtual Gallery
1996
Rainbows’ End gallery, Derbyshire, Spring exhibition.
Winchester Contemporary Arts, Summer Open Show.
Group show at the Octopus.
1995
Spring Greens exhibition at Pam Schomberg Gallery, Colchester.
Solo Exhibition at the Octopus Gallery.
International Basketry Symposium at Alsager campus of Manchester Met. Uni.
Art for A.R.T.s sake at Clare College, Cambridge, in aid of Alzheimer Research Trust. Group show at the Octopus Gallery.
The Red Stable – group show at Dukes Oak Gallery.
1994
One of Fifteen shortlisted for the NatWest Prize for Art competition.
Exhibited at The New designers, Business Design Centre, Islington.
Exhibition with painter Kate Penoyres at Dukes Oak Gallery, Cheshire.
Solo Exhibition at the Octopus Gallery, Saffron Walden.
Amnesty International Exhibition at Saffron Walden Library.
1992
Won Steelite International Ceramic Design 1992 – a competition open to all members of the European Community.