FOUND CLAY

Discovering natural clay in London, in huge piles next to roadworks, was a turning in

point in Adele’s relationship with an extraordinary material that had until that time she

had only experienced arriving in neat 12.5kg bags. With curiosity inspired, collections

have been made around the world, from a Mediterranean archaeological temple dig,

to the beaches of the Isle of White, from the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, to the

clay rich soil bound to potatoes imported from Cyprus. Clay binds within it the

wonderful stories of its environments. Adele’s creations begin with the joy of

discovery and are enriched through patient study of the quality and history of the

material. To conclude, matter and master collaborate to realise the finished article.

The provenance of every creation is documented and a certificate of origin can be

provided for every piece on request.