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Ode to the Ancient
The process of clay is an ancient art embedded into cultural paradigms. The markings, simple processes and forms of early artisans are a reminder of my journey, one that calls me to the land and its innate wisdom.
Clay forms over millions of years as mountains weather into fine grains, imbued with minerals and the memory of ancient forests and oceans. Beneath our feet, it holds the quiet stories of landscapes long gone, a living archive of earth’s transformations.
Sarah graduated in ceramics with a 1st class hons degree - Emerging from a textiles background , exploring an artistic language of her own in visual art , sculpture and painting.
Later she devoted her studies to silicate research, creating ecological material, beauty from waste. And more insightfully a vernacular approach with raw clays and natural found aggregates from her quarry hill in Lancashire.
Her creative language developed through the materiality, from the clay , stones and seasons of her homeland .
Rooted in a tradition and biosphere of her very own, she found an invitation to breathe, a dialogue of earth and touch, a walk with the ancient.
Her art work is represented by Galleries in Europe & the U.K.
gallery representation
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Sarah Jerath: Les Sentiments des Choses
In the subtle quietude of her studio, Sarah Jerath explores the profound relationship between material and memory.
Her work, rooted in Japanese aesthetics embodies les sentiments des choses — the feelings that objects carry and convey.
Every piece reflects an intimate dialogue between nature’s textures and human emotion, shaped through traditional indigenous techniques and sometimes refined anagama firing.
Sarah’s work evokes a delicate tension between fragility and resilience, inviting contemplation on how objects bear witness to time and experience.
The warmth of her ceramics, the tactile richness of her textiles, hold stories not just of creation, but of silent connection — a testament to the enduring spirit housed within everyday things.
Through her art, Sarah celebrates the poetry embedded in material culture, creating timeless artefacts that resonate deeply with the soul.
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DISCOVER HER LATEST COLLECTION IN A NEW GALLERY IN DEIA .
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Sarah has been part of a number of exhibitions over the last 7 years. Her engagement with Maud and Mabel, London, has established her as an artist who interweaves materiality & traditional craft with a progressive artistic vision.
For almost two decades , Sarah developed iconic earth to tableware collections for International Michelin chefs, hoteliers, yachts & private collectors .
COMPLIMENTS OF THE CHEF
YNYSHIR
“We found Sarah and fell in love with her work before we even altered the inside of the restaurant, at the start of our journey.
We wanted the food to sit on something beautiful, tactile and from our landscape, the natural elements bringing out the beauty of everything else.
We had a few ideas of what we wanted, size and shape wise, however Sarah introduced the elements that made the collection rooted in our place, taking clay from our land, stones from the stream and even glazing using ash from our trees, burnt on our fire.
It is a true reflection of our landscape and time, every day being used by someone new to enjoy.”
Gareth Ward & Amelia Eirikkson
“ I’ve been a huge admirer of Sarah’s work for nearly 20 years.
Her plates were the first bespoke British range I’d seen that was both beautiful and durable enough for restaurant use.
I’ve been serving food on them ever since — at The Ledbury, The Harwood Arms, and even at my own table at home.
Sarah’s creativity and craftsmanship have inspired a generation of potters, and it’s been a joy to watch her work evolve over the years.”
Brett Graham
The Ledbury
“There’s something truly special about Sarahs pots. We were searching for handmade pieces that would complement the aesthetics of a London fine-dining restaurant - elegant yet earthy.
Sarah delivered beyond expectation, creating works of art that feel both luxurious and soulful.
Her pots are not just vessels, they’re beautiful statements in their own right.”
Aji Akokomi
AKOKO
