Andrew Hull

The Martin Brothers were a family of Victorian potters famous for their bird jars and other grotesques. Two of the Martin brothers worked briefly at the Doulton Pottery alongside George Tinworth, and they used similar stoneware decorating techniques. Their bird jars were caricatures of famous politicians and church leaders in the late 19th century and they are avidly sought after by Martin Ware collectors today.
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The city of Stoke-on-Trent in the heart of England has been the center of the British ceramics industry since the 1700s. Generations of craftsmen have handed down their expertise over the centuries and these skills are celebrated today in the hands of ceramic artists such as Dave Capewell, Peter Harrison and Andrew Hull. All are demonstrating their specialized techniques at the Florida Antiques & Gift Expo from January 28-30, 2011 so don’t miss this opportunity to watch artistry in action.

 

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Master Modeler, Andrew Hull, was a guest of honor at the 2010 Florida show. He demonstrated the art of modeling his Martin-style birds and hosted master-classes, which were greatly enjoyed by collectors. During the show, Andrew talked about his fascination with the work of the Martin Brothers, three 19th century artist potters who were famous for their grotesque sculptures and caricatures of famous Victorian personalities. Read the rest of this entry »