The Water Closet Workshop
Paul Scott -Professional Resume •
Current Position:
Senior Research Fellow, Ceramics, Department of Fine Art, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
External Examiner, Architectural Glass, Ceramics, and Surface Pattern, Swansea Institute, University of Wales.
Education:
S. Martins College, Lancaster, 1976-1977, B. Ed. (2.1.Hons) Art and Design.
S. Martins College, Lancaster, 1972-1975, Cert. Ed., Art and Design.
Teaching:
Art Teacher, Ceramics, Morton School, Carlisle, 1981-1985.
Art Teacher, Ceramics, Malvern Hall School, Solihull, 1977-1981.
Other Employment:
Sabbatical President, S. Martins College Students Union, Lancaster, 1975-1976.
Part Time Lecturer:
Cumbria College of Art and Design, 1989,1990,1991,1992.
St. Martins College, Lancaster, 1989,1991.
Visiting/Guest Lecturer (UK):
Bretton Hall College of the University of Leeds.
Brunel University, Buckinghamshire College.
Camberwell College, London.
Charlotte Mason College, Ambleside.
Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education.
Cumbria College of Art and Design, Carlisle.
Edinburgh College of Art.
St. Martins College of Art, London.
University College, Scarborough.
University of Central Lancashire, Preston.
University of Ulster, Belfast.
University of Sunderland.
University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
University of Wolverhampton.
University of the West of England, Bristol.
Visiting/Guest Lecturer (International):
Capella Garden College, ÷land, Sweden.
Paul Scott
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position:
Senior Research Fellow, Ceramics, Department of Fine Art, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
External Examiner, Architectural Glass, Ceramics, and Surface Pattern, Swansea Institute, University of Wales.
Education:
S. Martins College, Lancaster, 1976-1977, B. Ed. (2.1.Hons) Art and Design.
S. Martins College, Lancaster, 1972-1975, Cert. Ed., Art and Design.
Teaching:
Art Teacher, Ceramics, Morton School, Carlisle, 1981-1985.
Art Teacher, Ceramics, Malvern Hall School, Solihull, 1977-1981.
Other Employment:
Sabbatical President, S. Martins College Students Union, Lancaster, 1975-1976.
Part Time Lecturer:
Cumbria College of Art and Design, 1989,1990,1991,1992.
St. Martins College, Lancaster, 1989,1991.
Visiting/Guest Lecturer (UK):
Bretton Hall College of the University of Leeds.
Brunel University, Buckinghamshire College.
Camberwell College, London.
Charlotte Mason College, Ambleside.
Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education.
Cumbria College of Art and Design, Carlisle.
Edinburgh College of Art.
St. Martins College of Art, London.
University College, Scarborough.
University of Central Lancashire, Preston.
University of Ulster, Belfast.
University of Sunderland.
University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
University of Wolverhampton.
University of the West of England, Bristol.
Visiting/Guest Lecturer (International):
Capella Garden College, ÷land, Sweden.
Grossmont College, El Cajon, USA.
HDK Goteb–rg, Sweden.
Kolding Design School, Kolding, Denmark.
KKV V”xj–, Sweden.
Konstvach, Stockholm, Sweden.
Limerick College of Art and Design, Ireland.
University of California Davis, USA.
University of California San Diego, USA.
Papers, Workshops etc:
2000: Lecture/paper for Arts Council, Creative Collaborations, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick.
1999: Lecture/paper, IMPACT, University West of England, International Print Conference.
Lecture/paper, From Gutenburg to the Internet, a History of Print and Ceramics from 1760 to 1999 NCECA (National Council for Education in the Ceramic Arts): Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Lecture/paper, Public Craft in the Landscape seminar, AN/University of Northumbria, Tullie House, Carlisle.
1998: Chair/MC, Fired Print, NPA Festival of Ceramics, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
1 week masterclass, Atelier Cirkel, Braaschat, Belgium. Lecture, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal.
1997: Organiser/Chair, Clay Books, Pots and Prints, Conceptual Shifts and the Mona Lisa, seminar, Crafts Council, London.
International Potters Festival, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Ceramics at the Millennium, a Creative Dialogue, with Paul Vincent, Editor Studio Pottery Magazine.
Lecture/Demonstration Croydon Clocktower.
1996: 1 week masterclass, London Potters Association. Lectures, Tullie House, Carlisle Museum and Art Gallery, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal.
Organiser/Chair, HOP seminar, Collins Gallery, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Wolsey Art Gallery, Ipswich (Lecture).
1995: Lecture/demonstration, Rufford Craft Centre. Masterclass, Potterycrafts, Stoke on Trent.
1994: Workshop, Mid Pennine Arts, Burnley. Lecture/demonstration SPA, Coldstream.
1993: Guest Artist/Demonstrator, NPA Ceramics Festival, Ripon.
1990: Guest Artist/Demonstrator, NPA Ceramics Festival, Bretton Hall, Wakefield.
Author/Publishing:
2000: Author, Painted Clay, Graphic arts and the ceramic surface book, A&C Black.
1999: Catalogue originator, contributor and editor, The Plate Show, Collins Gallery,Glasgow.
1998: Catalogue editor, Glazed Expressions, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham.
1997: Author, extensive Teachers Notes for Hot off the Press, Crafts Council.
1996: Originator, contributor and editor, Hot off the Press, book, Bellew Publishing.
1994: Author, Ceramics and Print, book, A&C Black (2 reprints, also published by UPP in USA, Kangeroo Press in Australia, Gustavo Gilli Spain/Mexico) (update due mid 2000, to be translated into German).
1987-1998: Commissioning Editor, Artists Newsletter magazine.
1994: Martin Booth, text for exhibition catalogue, Cleveland Crafts Centre.
AN/Printmaking Today/Ceramic Review/Ceramics Art and Perception: Articles.
Advisory/Boards/Member:
1995: Advisor on commissioning (Ceramics and/or Print) books to A&C Black.
1999: Member International Academy of Ceramics.
1999: Director, AN Magazine.
2000: Member, Editorial Board ICRC: Interpreting Ceramics, Research Collaboration, Electronic Journal for Ceramics..
2000: Director, Northern Print Studios.
Advisor/Facilitator:
1996, work with Conrad Atkinson for Transient exhibition.
Writer/Presenter:
1989/1990: Images and Clay. SOBA television programme.
Curator:
2001: (in planning) HOP3, K¸nstlerische Keramik Institution and Westerwald Museum, Granzhausen, Germany.
1999: The Plate Show, Collins Gallery Glasgow (plus tour).
1998: Glazed Expressions, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham.
HOP 2, International symposium/exhibition, KecskemÈt/Budapest, Hungary.
1996: Hot off the Press, Ceramics and Print, (Crafts Council/Tullie House) UK touring exhibition.
Awards/Grants:
1998: Northern Arts and British Council grants for International Ceramic Studios, Hungary
1997: Northern Arts and British Council grants for International Ceramic Studios, Hungary.
1996: Artists Award, Northern Electric Arts Awards.
1990: Northern Arts grant towards development of a marketing aid.
1990, 1987: Northern Arts travel grant to research mosaics in Crete.
1987: Northern Arts equipment grant.
Research Projects:
Minoan Faience: based on archaeological material found at Knossos, Crete (1987, ongoing).
Ceramics and Print: from 1990, book Ceramics and Print, ongoing.
Graphic development of the ceramic surface: from 1994, books Painted Clay (1999/2000), Ceram,ics and Paint (2001); plus relationship with glass surface for future book The Vitrified Image.
Ceramic Sculpture: from 1999, for future book.
Symposia/Residencies etc:
2001: International Ceramic Centre, Skaelskor, Denmark
2000: The Water Closet Workshop,(Originator andadvisor to Konstfack University, Stockholm) Gusavsberg Sanitaryware Company (Villeroy and Bosch).
1999: Ceramics Millennium, Amsterdam
1998: International Ceramics Studio KecksmÈt, Hungary (organiser, Hot off the Press Symposium, plus artist residency).
1997:Tile Symposium, Brieselang, Berlin (guest artist).
ICS, KecskemÈt, Hungary (guest artist).
Commissions:
2000: Advisor, colour schemes/signage, Maryport Development Company.
Tile panel, Botcherby Community Centre, Carlisle.
1999: The newTheatre by the Lake, Keswick, 6 painted/printed porcelain wall panels.
3 limited edition screen prints (on bone china platters) for Cumbria County Council print loan collection.
1998/9: Mottram St Andrew, painted/printed porcelain wall panels (Lottery Commission).
1998: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle: 3 panels for Ophthalmic Services Reception.
1997: Tullie House: Clock commission, painted/printed porcelain wall panels. 2 private firescreen commissions.
1996: Air UK: commissioned painted/printed porcelain wall panels for 1997 calendar image/boardroom.
1996: Sunderland City Council: Designs for railings.
Designs for Embroiderers Guild panel.
Living at Belsay: porcelain fire screen.
1995: Porcelain panels and tiling (Private Commission).
1994/95: Sunderland City Council: Designs for railings.
1994: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Main Entrance. Panels covering wall 9 m x 2.5m.
1993: Upperby Primary School, Carlisle: Panel for official opening.
1992: Silloth on Solway Golf Club: Commemorative panel.
1991: Tullie House: Porcelain panel for opening by HM The Queen.
1990: Karen Jackson, Ian Taylor, Consultants ceramic collage panel. Dodd and Co, Chartered Accountants, ceramic collage panel.
1989: Tullie House, Carlisle Museum and Art Gallery, ceramic collage panel.
1987: Whitehaven School, ceramic collage panel.
Work in Collections:
1999: Cumbria County Council Print Loan Collection.
University of Wales Ceramics Collection.
1998: International Ceramic Studios, KecskemÈt, Hungary.
1997: International Ceramic Studios, KecskemÈt, Hungary.
1996: Air UK. Northern Arts.
1991: University of Wales Ceramics Collection.
1990: Newcastle Arts Centre Ceramics Collection. Leicestershire Education Committee Collection for Schools and Colleges. University of Wales Ceramics Collection.
1988: Cleveland Contemporary Art Collection
Solo Exhibitions:
2002: Tullie House Carlisle Museum and Art Gallery (plus UK tour).
2001: The Beacon Gallery, Whitehaven, (contemporary interpretations of a collection).
1999: Grove Gallery, University of California, San Diego USA.
1998: Art.tm Inverness.
1996: Foyer Gallery, Manchester.
1995: Maureen Michaelson, London Contemporary Art Fair. Isis, Melmerby, Cumbria.
1991: Pyramid Gallery, York.
1989: Charlotte Mason College, Ambleside, Cumbria.
1988: MMII The Town Mosaic and Other Stories, Lowes Court Gallery, Egremont, Cumbria and Newcastle Arts Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2000: Millennium Platter Exhibition, Sydney Australia. The Willow Show, University of Western Sidney (plus tour), Australia.
1999: Ceramics from Five Continents, touring exhibition from ICS Hungary, to Germany/Denmark
HOP II, New Contemporary Ceramic Museum, KecskemÈt, Hungary.
The Plate Show, Collins Gallery Glasgow (plus tour).
International Superblue, ArtKitchen, Amsterdam.
Herndon Gallery, Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA.
1998: Brandenberg Ministry of Culture, Germany.
T–lgyfa Gallery, Budapest Academy of Arts,
Hungarian Museum of Photography, KecskemÈt, Hungary.
Atelier Cirkel, Antwerp, Belgium.
Glazed Expressions, Orleans House Gallery Twickenham.
1997: Vigado, Budapest, Hungary.
Atelier Cirkel, Antwerp, Belgium.
Hot off the Press, Clocktower Croydon, Crafts Council Gallery London, Oriel Gallery Cardiff, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Harris Museum and Art Gallery Preston.
Fired, Contemporary Print in Ceramics, Harriet Green Gallery, London.
Castlegate Gallery, Cockermouth. Carlisle Open Exhibition, Tullie House, Carlisle Museum and Art Gallery. Artists Working to Commission, the Warehouse Gallery, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, The Dock Museum Barrow (plus in 1994 and 1993).
1996: Hot off the Press, Tullie House/Crafts Council Touring Exhibition, Tullie House Carlisle, Collins Gallery Glasgow, Wolsey Art Gallery Ipswich, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery.
Living at Belsay, Contemporary Craft in an Historic Setting. Belsay Hall Northumberland.
Northern Print at the Hatton Gallery, Newcastle. The Harley Gallery, Notts.
The Needle Points North, Darlington Arts Centre.
1995: Designers Habitats, Collins Gallery, Glasgow. AWTC, Building Centre, London.
1994: Prize winner, Carlisle Open Exhibition, Tullie House, Carlisle Museum and Art Gallery. Tyger 1794-1994 Tyger, an Interior for William Blake, The House of William Blake, London.
1994: Wall Pieces, Rufford Craft Centre. NPA, selected shows since 1985.
Work in Publications:
Real Art Magazine: No:2 1987, No: 4 1988, No:7 1990, Vol:2 No:2, 1992, Vol:2 No:9 1996.
Press, Publications Etc:
1999: 20th Century Tiles, Hans Van Lemmen and Chris Blanchett, Shire Books.
Painting on Pots, Brenda Pegrum, Crowood Press.
The Scott Collection, Cumbrian Blues article, Paul Mason, Ceramics Art and Perception, No:35.
More on Fired Print, article by Greg Bell in Ceramics Technical, No:8.
HOP2 catalogue, International Ceramic Studios, KecskemÈt, Hungary.
1998: Paperclay, Rosette Gault, University of Pennsylvania Press.
1997: A Potters Dictionary, Frank and Janet Hamer, A&C Black.
1994: Contemporary Porcelain, Peter Lane, A&C Black.
The Times, March 1997.
The Guardian, March 25 1997, Nov. 1986.
Ceramic Review, April/May 1993, Sept/Oct 1995.
Crafts Magazine, Sept/Oct 1994, Sept/Oct 1995, Sept/Oct 1996.
Artists Working to Commission, 1995.
Cumbria Life, Jan/Feb 1996. Border TV Lookaround, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1996.
BBC TV, Look North 1985, North West Tonight, 1986.
Tyne Tees/Border TV, `Celebration, Northern Electric Arts Awards'/Seventh Heaven. Featured Artist 1993,1995.
BBC Radio Cumbria, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994.
School Residencies leading to installation of tiled panels:
2000: Brook Street School Carlisle, Nelson Thomlinson School, Wigton, Wyndham School (Artwork for Florence Mine), Egremont (all Cumbria).
1998: Scotby C.of E. School, Cumbria.
1997: Rosley C.of E. School, Wigton, and Bookwell School, Egremont, Cumbria.
1996: Seascale School, Cumbria.
1996: Richmond Hill Primary School, Aspatria, Cumbria.
1995: Morton Park Primary School, Carlisle.
1994: St. Kentigerns C. of E. Infants School, Keswick, Newtown Primary School, Carlisle
1993: Cockermouth School, Cumbria.
Castle Park Primary School, Kendal.
1992: Oulton C. of E. School, Cumbria, Upperby Primary School, Carlisle (5 ceramic panels), ABSA award, RIBA award.
Netherhall Comprehensive School, Maryport.
1991: Eaglesfield/Paddle Schools, Cumbria (with Maddi Nicholson).
Montreal Infant School, Cleator Moor.
1990: Solway Comprehensive School, Silloth, Cumbria, Broughton Park Special School, Salford.
1989: Blencogo C. of E. School, Cumbria.
1987: Lochinvar School, Cumbria.
1986: Whitehaven School, Cumbria, ABSA award.