CLARE DUDENEY
Biography
Clare Dudeney is a London-based artist whose deeply meditative and intuitive creative process bridges the worlds of weaving and ceramics. Her work maps subconscious thoughts and feelings, visualised through the interplay of colours and shapes, with a focus on the edges where colour planes meet, touch, and overlap—reflecting the boundaries within human relationships.
In her weaving practice, Dudeney mixes fine yarns to create watercolour-like transitions, allowing patterns to emerge organically without a predetermined plan. This spontaneity is central to her approach, with her compositions shaped by serendipitous accidents that redirect their patterns.
In her recent body of work, Dudeney has expanded her exploration of colour and form by translating her textile studies into woven ceramic sculptures. These intricate pieces feature looping, entwined threads and delicately trailing colour-glazed strands, creating magnified swatches that explore the dynamics of connection. By juxtaposing subtle tones with vivid hues, and combining glossy and matte finishes, Dudeney investigates the transformative power of colours and their ability to evoke both harmony and discord. Each ceramic piece becomes a tapestry of tiny moments, where material, colour, and form converge to reflect the complexity of human experience.
Clare Dudeney earned an MA in Fine Art from the City & Guilds of London Art School in 2018, where she served as Chair of Students and Trustee. Her education also includes studies at the Royal Drawing School and the New York Studio School. In addition to her artistic practice, Dudeney runs art and science educational workshops in primary schools, collaborating with scientists from Cambridge University to inspire creativity and curiosity in young learners.
Dudeney transitioned to a career in art in 2014, following an inspirational trip to Antarctica, a place she later revisited as an artist-in-residence with One Ocean Expeditions. Before becoming an artist, she worked for 20 years in climate change and energy policy, holding leadership roles in the sector. She now continues her commitment to environmental advocacy as a freelance consultant for the think tank Sustainability First, where she leads projects that integrate art and sustainability initiatives.
