Frances Priest brings to Broughton Gallery's Spring 2008 Exhibition a small group of new work: multi-functional, precious, little boxes which retain the hallmarks of the impressive, sculptural forms which have brought her acclaim: the embedding and inlaying; the layering with marks and patterns; beautifully simple and precise work.

Frances Priest studied Ceramics at Edinburgh College of Art. She chose clay to explore her fascination with drawing, line, and movement. ‘‘My work is a continually evolving exploration of the relationship between two and three dimensions, playing with perceptions of space and the boundary point between one state and another. Clay is the primary vehicle for this exploration but a particular interest in drawing as an activity in its own right has an increasingly important role to play.’’ ‘‘Surfaces are embedded and inlayed, layered with marks and patterns that act as punctuation and direct the viewer’s attention in and around the form.’’

‘‘A developing theme of interest is the gathering together and documenting of the sources for these marks and patterns, the intended and incidental decorative elements that surround and inform our everyday lives.’’