biography

C L A I R E F I N L A Y

1955 Born Dublin, Ireland.
2006-2010 Ceramicist working with Fulham Studios, London.
1978-2006 Ceramic restorer working in Paris, Istanbul and London, with speciality in Islamic
Pottery, including restoration for Topkapi Palace Museum, Sadberk Hanim museum
and international dealers and private collectors

Represented by the Millcove Gallery, Cork, Ireland..
www.clairefinlay.com

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011 The Royal Hibernian Academy summer exhibition, Dublin, Ireland
2011 Millcove Gallery, Cork, Ireland
2011 The Ark/Crafts Council of Ireland, Temple Bar, Dublin. Curated by Brian Kennedy
2010 Morley College, London.
2010 Society of Fulham Artists and Potters annual exhibition.
2010 Ceramics Ireland Exhibition, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, Ireland.
2010 Millcove Gallery, Cork, Ireland.
2009 Morley College, London.
2009 Hallward Gallery, Dublin, Ireland.
2008 Holland Park summer exhibition, London.
2008 Sistani Gallery, Kings road, London.
Publication:
Irish Ceramics. The Best of Irish Ceramic Sculpture. Editor John Goode (2011).
Award.
2011. Morley Art Gallery, London. Best handbuilt sculpture.