I am particularly interested in the work of Laura Carlin as I feel the sensitivity and fragility in her work makes them resonate on so many levels and in different contexts. Her delicate aesthetic and sensitive line qualities achieve a gentleness that gives a nod to meanings and narrative but is also widely interpretive. I think this is something that comes from her largely simplistic approach to image making. Muted palettes and limited marks seem to make immediate pictures that are relatable and seemingly universal.
Carlin's ceramic mural 'The History of London' celebrates obvious milestones in London's history, alongside milestones that appear unknown or untold, creating a connection with the viewer in their knowledge and engagement with the events. It is then fitting that Carlin applies a muted and restricted colour palette so not to colour the perceptions of her viewers, but rather invite them to interpret and colour her images as fitting to the viewer's perception.
The medium of ceramic enhances the sensitive aesthetic of Carlin's work, particularly in characters and figures. Carlin's ceramic characters, by nature, take on rather abstract or distorted forms, only enhancing their personality and tone of voice. Whether part of a wider narrative or not, these ceramic figures demonstrate the ability of media to inform the personality and message of illustration.
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