Katrin Moye

"Katrin Moye transforms historical ceramics into contemporary stories, blending hand-painted designs with personal and societal themes. Inspired by 15th – 18th century European pottery, her work revives traditional forms like posset pots and pharmacy jars, infusing them with wit and modern relevance. Through her hand-crafted earthenware, she explores identity, history and the evolving relationship between people and objects, bringing the past to life."

(Emma Becque, Cabana Magazine, 2024)

Artist Statement CV

Artist Statement

Katrin Moye’s work focuses on the history of European decorated ceramics. Incorporated into her intricately decorated pieces are contemporary political, cultural and personal commentaries depicted in an often humorous and light-hearted way.

The research element of her practice is clear to see in her work; many of her pieces are directly linked to examples of historic ceramics found in collections at museums such as the Courtauld Institute and V&A in London, the Bargello Museum in Florence and the Maiolica Museum in Deruta, Italy.

Her background as a student of Art History and English Literature is pivotal to her approach – these dual interests in the history of objects and images combined with linguistics and narrative are used by the artist as a lens through which she shares her observations about current events and personal experiences, linking them with equivalents from the past.

In 2017-18 she was Artist in Residence at Nottingham University’s Lakeside Arts Centre, which led to her developing the concept-led work she is known for today. Her ‘Menopause in Maiolica’ collection was shown at the Crafts Council’s ‘Collect Open’ at Somerset House in 2024, and pieces in this series were acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as by national and international collectors. Her work can be seen in various institutions in the UK, including the V&A London, the Oriental Muesum in Durham, the Williamson Museum in Birkenhead and Shandy Hall in Yorkshire.

CV

2017-2018 Artist in Residence at University of Nottingham Lakeside Arts Centre

2018 Exhibition – ‘Things From Home’ at Nottingham Lakeside Arts Centre Wallner Gallery

2018 ‘Things From Home’ at the Oriental Museum, Durham University

2018 ‘To The Lighthouse’ collection at The Shop Floor Project online gallery

2019-2020 Visiting Artist at Shandy Hall, Coxwold, North Yorkshire

2020 ‘Covid Slogans Pharmacy Jars’ collection for The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh

2021 Exhibition – ‘Filthy Trash’ at Shandy Hall

2022 ‘Primitive Physic’ collection at The Shop Floor Project online gallery

2023 ‘A Delftware Garden’ collection at the Shop Floor Project online gallery

2024 ‘A Menopause In Maiolica’ collection for ‘Collect Open’ at Somerset House, London

2024 ‘Past It’ – solo exhibition at the Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh

2025 ‘An Ode to Gwerful Mechain’ collection with Alveston Fine art at ‘Collect’, Somerset House, London

2025 ‘Heraldic Beasts’ collection for private collector

UPCOMING:

2026 ‘Low Life’ exhibition at James Freeman Gallery, Islington