BY MY HANDS

Every page made me wish I was a potter Nigel SlaterFlorian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery refining his technique towards the point of perfection and as his skill has grown so has his social media following which today numbers in the millions Based at a studio in North London he releases three new collections per year characterized by simple forms and sharp edges which sell out in a matter of minutes In By My Hands Florian tells the story of his artistic awakening his education in England Ireland and Japan and of the sheer discipline which has led him to become the cultural sensation he is today Arguing for the value in dedicating yourself to a craft Florian weaves anecdotes about particular pots and processes into the narrative of his life exploring what he has learnt from specific pieces he was taught to throw during his apprenticeships and how they have informed his philosophy and approach to his work By My Hands is an ode to the beauty of small things such as a simple hand thrown mug or bowl which can brighten life s daily rituals and make them more meaningful as well as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance

Every page made me wish I was a potter Nigel SlaterFlorian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery refining his technique towards the point of perfection and as his skill has grown so has his social media following which today numbers in the millions Based at a studio in North London he releases three new collections per year characterized by simple forms and sharp edges which sell out in a matter of minutes In By My Hands Florian tells the story of his artistic awakening his education in England Ireland and Japan and of the sheer discipline which has led him to become the cultural sensation he is today Arguing for the value in dedicating yourself to a craft Florian weaves anecdotes about particular pots and processes into the narrative of his life exploring what he has learnt from specific pieces he was taught to throw during his apprenticeships and how they have informed his philosophy and approach to his work By My Hands is an ode to the beauty of small things such as a simple hand thrown mug or bowl which can brighten life s daily rituals and make them more meaningful as well as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance