Dean Coates

Bridging painting and ceramics, Coates creates richly layered clay works that echo geological processes. Using glazes, oxides, and kiln-fired alchemy, his textured surfaces evolve through repeated firings into raw, intuitive forms. Rock Paper Scissors Until 17 Jan 2026 CLOSE Gallery, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset For sales & enquiries: Richard Scarry [email protected] #DeanCoates #CeramicArt #ContemporaryCeramics #MaterialArt #StudioProcess

Some intimate detail shots and views of Rock Paper Scissors on view at @closeltd until 17th January. Catch it while you can. Featuring works by: Kate MccGwire · Ted Rogers · Susanna Bauer · Alice Freeman · Anya Paintsil · Darren Appiagyei · Hana Moazzeni · Nicholas Lees · Dean Coates · Peter Randall-Page · Amy Stephens · Hew Locke

A trip into the Atlas Mountains for my birthday surprise.

Another wet day in Marrakech, visiting the beautifully crafted Musee des Confluencees

Kiln single fired stoneware

Revisiting single firing and the total randomness it brings, batt wash in abundance.

✨ You’re Invited! ✨ Join us at CLOSE Gallery for the opening of Rock Paper Scissors - an exhibition celebrating the alchemy between hand, material, and imagination. 🗓 Private View: Saturday 29 November 2025, 2–4 pm 📍 CLOSE Gallery, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset TA3 6AE 📅 Exhibition Dates & Opening Hours: 29 Nov-20 Dec 2025 & 8-17 Jan 2026. Thurs & Fri 11-4, Sat 11-3. Inspired by childhood games and elemental materials, Rock Paper Scissors brings together artists who transform stone, wood, fibre, pigment and found fragments into artworks that are both playful and profound. Featuring artists: Kate MccGwire · Ted Rogers · Susanna Bauer · Alice Freeman · Anya Paintsil · Darren Appiagyei · Hana Moazzeni · Nicholas Lees · Dean Coates · Peter Randall-Page · Amy Stephens · Hew Locke ✨We’re also excited to launch the CLOSE Makers Collection & Shop - editions, small works, and objects of desire curated especially for you✨ We can’t wait to welcome you! For sales & enquiries: [email protected] #RockPaperScissorsatCLOSE #CLOSEgallery #ContemporaryArt #ArtExhibition #contemporaryartists

SOLD 'Caldera' 2025 Stoneware and glazes. 24 x 39 cm. On show at 'Rock Paper Scissors' at @closeltd opening on the 29th Nov 2-4pm #ceramics

Delighted to be showing some new work at this exhibition at @closeltd Close Gallery All are welcome to attend the private view of Rock Paper Scissors, an exhibition exploring the alchemy of hand, material and imagination. 🗓 Private View: 2-4 pm Saturday 29 November 2025 📍 Location: CLOSE Gallery, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset TA3 6AE 📅 Exhibition runs from 29 November - 20 December 2025 & 8 - 17 January 2026 Drawing inspiration from childhood games and elemental materials, Rock Paper Scissors invites you to witness the transformation of stone, wood, fibre, pigment and found fragments into profound and playful artworks. ✨ Featuring works by: @kate_mccgwire @artpornblog @susanna_bauer @alicehfreeman @anyapaintsil @inthegrainn @hanamoazzeniartist @nicholas.lees @chipcoates @peterrandallpage @amystephensstudio @hewdjlocke #RockPaperScissorsatCLOSE #CLOSEgallery

Waste Pinch Pot. These small pinch pots are made with the left over glaze mixes from my tests and reclaimed clay. They are spontaneous and reveal alchemical surprises.