Overview

Ali Hewson is a British ceramic artist based in Norwich, known for her passion for mud-larking at secret Thameside locations, where she uncovers hidden treasures that spark her creativity. Hewson seamlessly blends centuries-old pottery traditions with contemporary designs fresh from her kiln.

The expressive lines and patterns that define her ceramics reflect her background in illustration, which she studied at Camberwell College of Art. It was during this time that she first began working with ceramics, and the pieces she creates today are a testament to her skill, care, and uplifting spirit.

 

From her Norwich studio, Ali produces small collections of tableware, often inspired by the shards of Delftware she discovers while mud-larking. Her work is carefully crafted using renewable energy in the kiln, with an emphasis on minimising waste by reusing clay. Each piece is painted with natural oxides, gradually transforming into the beautiful, unique forms we see today.

 

Find out more about Ali Hewson and her good friend and fellow-ceramicist Rachael Cocker in the Up Our Street link below:

Works
  • Ali Hewson, Tall wavy tulipiere
    Ali Hewson
    Tall wavy tulipiere
    2021
    Hand-built and wheel thrown with six spouts in stoneware clay with black slip and clear glaze
    Sold as seen
    H33 x W17cm
    £ 770.00
  • Ali Hewson, Tiger Jar I
    Ali Hewson
    Tiger Jar I
    Glazed white stoneware
    Sold as seen
    H21 x D17 cm
    £ 550.00
  • Ali Hewson, Tiger Jar II
    Ali Hewson
    Tiger Jar II
    Glazed white stoneware
    Sold as seen
    H19 x D15cm
    £ 470.00
  • Ali Hewson, Dog Figure
    Ali Hewson
    Dog Figure
    Glazed stoneware
    H13 x W17 cm
    £ 770.00
  • Ali Hewson, Dog Platter No.3
    Ali Hewson
    Dog Platter No.3
    Glazed stoneware
    H28 x W40 cm
    £ 310.00
  • Ali Hewson, Iron Tiger Plate
    Ali Hewson
    Iron Tiger Plate
    Tin glazed white stoneware
    D17.5 cm
    £ 95.00
  • Ali Hewson, Dog Jar
    Ali Hewson
    Dog Jar
    Glazed stoneware
    H20.5 x W14.5 cm
    £ 500.00
  • Ali Hewson, Cobalt Tiger Plate
    Ali Hewson
    Cobalt Tiger Plate
    Tin glazed white stoneware
    D17.5 cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Small White Four-Spouted Tulipiere
    Ali Hewson
    Small White Four-Spouted Tulipiere
    Wheel thrown stoneware
    H17 x D13 cm
    £ 170.00
  • Ali Hewson, Large Black Rectangular Platter
    Ali Hewson
    Large Black Rectangular Platter
    Stoneware and black slip
    H4 x W40 x D32 cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Large Wavy Black Tulipiere
    Ali Hewson
    Large Wavy Black Tulipiere
    Stoneware and black slip
    H43 x W16 cm
  • Ali Hewson, Black Donut Vase
    Ali Hewson
    Black Donut Vase
    Wheel thrown vase, with a 'donut' of clay around the top rim,
    reflecting coil building and the marks left by the hand
    H15 cm
    £ 48.00
  • Ali Hewson, Medium Oval Cobalt Dash Platter
    Ali Hewson
    Medium Oval Cobalt Dash Platter
    White clay hand painted with slip and oxides
    H26 x W33 cm
    £ 120.00
  • Ali Hewson, Medium Round Cobalt Dash Plate
    Ali Hewson
    Medium Round Cobalt Dash Plate
    White clay hand painted with slip and oxides
    D23 cm
    £ 48.00
  • Ali Hewson, Cobalt Dash Beaker
    Ali Hewson
    Cobalt Dash Beaker
    White clay and hand painted with slip and oxides
    H12 x D7 cm
    £ 28.00
  • Ali Hewson, Cobalt Dash Coffee Cup
    Ali Hewson
    Cobalt Dash Coffee Cup
    White clay hand painted with slip and oxides.
    H8 x D cm
    £ 35.00
  • Ali Hewson, Small Cobalt Dash Plate
    Ali Hewson
    Small Cobalt Dash Plate
    White clay hand painted with slip and oxides
    D18 cm
    £ 35.00
  • Ali Hewson, Tiered Candlestick, White Large, 2023
    Ali Hewson
    Tiered Candlestick, White Large, 2023
    Hand-built and wheel thrown in stoneware clay with tin glaze
    H16 x W10 cm
    £ 105.00
  • Ali Hewson, Wheel Thrown Vase, White Small
    Ali Hewson
    Wheel Thrown Vase, White Small
    Wheel thrown in stoneware clay with tin glaze
    H12.5 x W9 cm
    £ 48.00
  • Ali Hewson, Vase with Embellished Cut Outs, Black Slip
    Ali Hewson
    Vase with Embellished Cut Outs, Black Slip
    Hand-built and wheel thrown with cut outs in stoneware clay with black slip and clear glaze
    H15 x W11 cm
    £ 150.00
  • Ali Hewson, Large Rectangular Platter
    Ali Hewson
    Large Rectangular Platter
    Stoneware, Black Slip
    L39 x W32 cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Large Oval Platter
    Ali Hewson
    Large Oval Platter
    Stoneware, Black Slip
    L43 x W35 cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Large Oval Spiral Slipware Platter
    Ali Hewson
    Large Oval Spiral Slipware Platter
    Stoneware, Black Ground
    L32 x W20 cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Large Round Slipware Platter
    Ali Hewson
    Large Round Slipware Platter
    Psychedelic E's pattern
    D36 cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Wheel Thrown Vase, White Medium
    Ali Hewson
    Wheel Thrown Vase, White Medium
    Wheel thrown in stoneware clay with tin glaze
    H14 x W13 cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Small pair of candleholders
    Ali Hewson
    Small pair of candleholders
    White tin glaze
    W4 x W7.5cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Cobalt Dash Side Plate
    Ali Hewson
    Cobalt Dash Side Plate
    Stoneware, hand painted with cobalt dashes and iron slip
    D21cm
    Sold
  • Ali Hewson, Tiered Candlestick
    Ali Hewson
    Tiered Candlestick
    Stoneware clay painted with white slip
    H19 x D12 cm
    Sold
Exhibitions