A Staffordshire University graduate is one of 10 ceramic artists shortlisted for the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) headline exhibition award.

Jasmine Simpson, who graduated from Staffordshire University with a BA (Hons) 3D Design and Ceramics degree in 2014, has been selected from more than 180 entries to feature in the BCB exhibition award.

The 8th BCB Festival will take place in Stoke-on-Trent from 23 September to 5 November 2023.

Jasmine, who lives and works in Stoke-on-Trent, will create an installation exploring the metaphor of the house to look at our connections with our surroundings, society and subconscious. A hand-sculpted 'Hellmouth' fireplace – the heart of the home - will be surrounded by ceramic devils and other grotesques.

Jasmine said: "I am elated to be selected as one of ten artists for the BCB's Award exhibition. For me it's a real milestone in my creative career and it feels even more special to be an artist and graduate from the home of the British Ceramic Biennial, Stoke-on-Trent.

"Since attending Staffordshire University in 2010 I have always made it part of my research to visit the BCB and get inspired by some of the world's best contemporary ceramic artists and now I get to show my work in one of their most prestigious exhibitions!"

Stephen Dixon won the award in 2021 (BCB).

Jasmine's work will feature alongside a vintage car that once belonged to DJ Fatboy Slim which will be covered in ceramic tiles to tell the story of Stoke-on-Trent's rave culture. Artist Carrie Reichardt's work focuses on Shelley's nightclub in Longton which was at the heart of the rave scene in the early 90s.

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Other ceramic artists selected for the £10,000 prize are Rebecca Appleby, Ranti Bam, Copper Sounds, Rebecca Griffiths, Dan Kelly, Elspeth Owen, Mella Shaw and Nicola Tassie.

The BCB Award artists were selected by a panel of leading professionals who are advocates for contemporary art and making.

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