Seven Dials Artists Group
The White House on the Corner
6 Guildford Road
 Mohamed Hamid

Brush decorated, hand thrown, stoneware pottery in the tin-glazed earthenware tradition. Work is influenced by Islamic Art, Continental Majolica and Dutch Delftware. Limited editions, one-off pieces and private commissions, which include inscribed plates, bowls, mugs, tankards, jugs and house plates. Ideal gifts for anniversaries, weddings, births, christenings, birthdays and all occasions.

From an African family, Mohamed is inspired by the warmth and vibrancy of that country, the colours, the light, the exuberance - it is these characteristics that also attract him to Mediterranean culture. As a Moslem, he draws strongly on Islamic art. He says of his work: “The effect is not purely a visual thing, it has to do with cosmology and spiritualism.” From cooler climes, Dutch Delftware also impresses him with its economy and restraint.
Mohamed is part of a bohemian community of artists in Lewes, his workshop is always open to visitors and many come to watch him at work. He revels in the fact that his career is ‘green’ and that he is engaging in a traditional craft and keeping skills alive.

 

6 Guildford Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3LU
Mohamed Hamid,
Star Gallery Pottery, Fisher Street, Lewes BN7 1YJ
email: mohamed@hamid3.wanadoo.co.uk
website: http://www.mohamedhamid-pottery.co.uk/
mobile: 07843 287187
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