Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes and Ann Stokes each approached clay with a playful, inventive sensibility. Their works include everyday plates, fantastical figures and vibrant still life, combining the mythological with narrative detail. Rarely exhibited during their lifetimes, these artists challenge traditional boundaries between craft and fine art.

Displayed alongside historic porcelain, the collection highlights an alternative lineage of modern ceramics. Together, the artists’ creations reveal how materials can hold wit, emotion and experimentation, encouraging audiences to appreciate ceramics as a medium for storytelling, artistic exploration and a joyful engagement with the world.