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.

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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