Tim Fluck, ceramicist
Tim Fluck and his beautiful work
When I first saw the work of Tim Fluck (think it was at Ceramic Art London 2024), it was love at first sight. Neon bright colours, black and white stripes and beautiful forms. So I am very pleased he said yes to being added to my website. Read on to discover more about him - I must say his plans for the future sound very exciting and I look forward to sharing more of his work on Instagram!
Who are you?
My name is Tim Fluck and I’m a ceramicist from East Sussex. I create playful porcelain sculptures which provoke a visceral reaction to the arrangement of colour, pattern and form. My work evolved around exploring the concept of Utopia in terms of hope and ‘the promise of’, where the visual configuration of hard, soft, oozing, and dripping forms evoke a sensual experience of pleasure, desire, and joy.
Why do you also have a thing with ceramics?
Clay is such a deliciously versatile material, it has a magic alchemy to it. I love how you can take such a simple material and transform it into forms which push the boundaries of what the material can do. For every question I answer, I discover a new one, so the exploring never stops.
When did ceramics come into your life?
I first discovered ceramics while working as an art teacher in London. At the time, I was teaching photography, but when I was asked to take on a ceramics class, I decided to give it a try. From the moment I started working with clay, I was completely hooked — the tactile process, the creativity, and the endless possibilities drew me in. What began as a request to temporarily step in quickly turned into a lifelong passion, and I’ve never looked back since.
Where can we find you on a typical day?
You can usually find me either in my home studio or teaching at The Clay Studio, a beautiful creative space in the Sussex countryside. When I’m not teaching, I’m immersed in my own work — experimenting, playing with new ideas, and testing different combinations of forms. My studio is a busy space filled with plaster moulds, 3D-printed prototypes, and colourful test pieces that reflect my ongoing explorations.
What are your plans for the future?
I’m excited to be exploring a few new directions in my practice. I’ve recently returned to the wheel and am developing vase forms that blend thrown and cast elements. I’m also drawn to creating light-based pieces, inspired by my long-standing fascination with neon. Alongside these experiments, I’m designing a range of functional objects that reflect my aesthetic — set to be released as limited-edition drops later this year.
