Gail Stubbs

Gail Stubbs is a designer-maker using the opportunities afforded by ceramics and print to produce a body of work that responds to large scale industrial fishing.

Gail is also a seaside pub owner and as a consequence has a strong relationship and informed understanding of fishing from sea to plate.

Replication of an original factory-made plate provides a canvas to display subtle distorted imagery alongside maritime phrases to encourage discussion and contemplation surrounding food politics and fishing practices.

Colours are taken from fishing gear and fishing nets are used to imprint textures into the clay body.

As well as being exhibited, some of the plates will be used in her seaside pub where fish and chips are the main seller, inviting consumers to ponder the processes involved in providing their meal.

IG: @gail.torcross