Charlotte Miller is a Poole-based ceramicist and pottery teacher.
She creates handmade sculptures and tableware inspired by domestic animals and the peculiarities of the British. Her anthropomorphic, whimsical budgie sculptures are endearing and nostalgic, while her quirky tableware is a tribute to the eccentric and kitsch.
As a child, Charlotte became a keen social observer, trawling around car-boot sales with her Dad collecting curios, midcentury kitsch and seaside postcards. Amused by seeing the closeness of people and her pets, she decided to blend the two. Brian (aka ‘Elvis’) was born out of the chance meeting of an Elvis lover and his budgerigar.
In addition to making and selling her own work, Charlotte is also a qualified teacher with over 20 years’ experience as a tutor on college, community and degree courses. She teaches a range of pottery classes and workshops from her studio in Poole, Dorset.
Video Credits and further information
All footage shot by: Ricky Gane
Interview: Sarah Gane
Sound design: Ricky Gane
Music: A Scary Ferris Wheel Ride by Ziv Grinberg
Colour grading: Ricky Gane
Motion graphics and animation: Ricky Gane
Producers: Sarah Gane, Ricky Gane
Directors: Sarah Gane, Ricky Gane
About Gane Industries
Gane Industries is a husband and wife creative team with a passion for storytelling through video, animation and writing. Day-to-day, Sarah Gane and Ricky Gane work as independent professionals with their own areas of expertise, backed up by years of industry experience. They are always looking for ways to combine their talents and collaborate with like-minded clients, creatives and businesses.
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