FREYA BRAMBLE-CARTER

b. 1991, UK

Freya Bramble-Carter is a London-based ceramic artist, known for creating contemporary designs, often strongly inspired by a balancing flow of femininity and masculinity, with an appreciation for the power of nature and the universe we live in. Freya combines her lifestyle of imagining and working with clay, as well as her life experiences and personal philosophies, into one—changing delusion and enjoyment into a unified expression. She strives to live in the most authentic way true to herself, in order to learn about life and expand.

Freya’s work ranges from fine homewares, including plates and bowls, to large outdoor sculptural pieces and water features for interior or outdoor spaces. Applying her talent to artisan glazes and handcrafting unique silhouettes, Freya's limited-edition pieces are designed to elevate spaces and evoke awe, often through beauty and tactile appeal. Freya’s connectivity to her practice extends to her body of work within international workshops. The practice connects mind, body, and soul, allowing her creative expression to be shared with all.

In her series for the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2024, Freya's inspiration comes from the everyday, shaped by her unique upbringing. With a clowning mother and a potting father, Freya has recently begun to share how these early experiences influence her work. Childhood memories—echoes of serene moments in British schools—find their way into her art, flowing through her imagination like a quiet stream of reflection.

Freya is fascinated by the way we filter our complex thoughts through personal narratives, like a sieve that shapes our perspective. Her art invites us to question the roles we play and the characters we embody, often unconsciously.

"I like to think of my pieces as people, whether they are figurative or not," Freya says. "Throughout the making process, I feel a connection with the final outcome—and here they are: fantastical, otherworldly creations. Alien clay. So, I have to ask—do you believe in aliens?"

Freya, a 2013 graduate of Chelsea School of Art, has been represented by Cynthia Corbett Gallery since 2021. Notable exhibitions include Collect 2022–2024, Art Miami debut 2022, "Body Vessel Clay" curated by Dr. Jareh Das, and "Like Paradise" at Claridge's, curated by Ekow Eshun. In 2023, Freya was featured on Alexa's Art Tour with British Vogue, where she and Alexa Chung delved into discussions about change and artistic expression during an insightful interview held in Freya's studio. Earlier in 2024, Freya was one of six London-based artists featured in the Uniqlo & JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 collection, celebrating its rich historical context.

Freya’s collaborative work with her father, renowned ceramicist Chris Bramble, explores intergenerational creativity, identity, and heritage through clay. One of their joint pieces was recently acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, marking a significant milestone in both their practices and celebrating the power of family legacy in contemporary ceramics.

Freya Bramble-Carter is represented by Cynthia Corbett Gallery.