Lara Scobie | Grapphica

18 March 2021

Lara Scobie presents her second solo exhibition with the Gallery – Grapphica. Lara’s new collection in fine parian porcelain features both bold and delicate layered, linear patterns, paired with a vibrant colour palette of red, orange, yellow, petrol blue or chartreuse; occasionally with the warm glow of a gold leaf interior.

Lara Scobie in her studio, 2018
Oval Vessels, 2020, fine parian porcelain, H13-16 x W10-13 x D9-11 cm, photo: Shannon Tofts | £240 - £360

Graphic pattern and bold colour continue to be a source of great enjoyment within my work, but lockdown has afforded me the time to further develop pattern and surface. This intensive period of work has allowed me to explore new qualities within the surface, concentrating on the texture of surface pattern and expanding on my interest in pattern and textiles including the warp and weft of woven cloth and layered stitching.

Lara Scobie, 2021
Shallow Bowl in progress, 2020
Shallow Bowl, 2020, fine parian porcelain, H17.5 x W27 x D27 cm, photo: Shannon Tofts
Lara Scobie's Edinburgh studio
Work in progress in the kiln

My interests lie in both colour and texture, working with these elements to develop a symbiotic relationship of both surface and form.

Lara Scobie, 2021
Work in progress in Lara Scobie’s Edinburgh studio, 2020
Selection of Vases, 2020 fine parian porcelain, H12-28 x W7-12 x D7-10.5 cm, photo: Shannon Tofts
Lara Scobie, Grapphica, installed in The Scottish Gallery, March 2021
Large Grey and Yellow Vessel, 2020, fine parian porcelain, H36 x W38 x D21 cm, photo: Shannon Tofts

You can enjoy our short film below where Lara gives us an insight into her making processes and reflects on some of the new colour pairings that feature in the exhibition.

You can view Lara Scobie’s exhibition Grapphica here.

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