Viewing Room 02

Showcasing paintings by Simon Carter and ceramics by Ella Porter
26 August, 2025
Viewing Room 02
Come and see Essex-based artist Simon Carter who has been recording the impermanence of landscape in our region for many years. Here is a film to get acquainted with Simon and his approach to his work:

 

 

   

 

 

Showing alongside Simon is Ella Porter, a London based ceramicist, has long standing family ties to the region and a new body of work that uses material and references from the region's landscape. Below are some examples of the work we will have on view during this event.

     
 
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About the author

Paul Vater, Director of Contemporary and Country

Paul Vater

PAUL VATER
Paul conducts studio visits to maintain strong relationships with artists, designers and craftspeople who show their work with us. He manages the main C&C website and has developed the online shop where selected works are presented for sale.

 

Paul established his design company, Sugarfree, in 1990 and quickly gained a reputation for delivering fresh, effective marketing campaigns and brand identities for clients including Save the Children Fund, United Nations Association and UNHCR. Over the years those added to the roster include IPC Magazines, Arts Council England, The Roundhouse, Barbican Centre, Arts Marketing Association, Look Ahead Housing and Care, Paddington Waterside, BBC Worldwide, Commonwealth Foundation, Prestel, City of London Corporation, Baker Street Quarter, Victoria BID and the University of East Anglia.