R A Hetherington

R.A. Hetherington creates bold, hand-built ceramic sculptures that blend satire, storytelling, and raw visual punch. Working across figurative forms, sculptural vessels, and dimensional wall pieces, his work sits comfortably within contemporary folk art while carrying the sharp edge of outsider sensibility.

Each piece is constructed in clay, kiln-fired, and finished with vivid, high-contrast glazes. Raised text, exaggerated figures, symbolic imagery, and unexpected juxtapositions give the work an immediate, emotional presence. Bottles become commentary. Faces become confession. Humor becomes critique. He deliberately rejects academic overexplanation. His work is direct, personal, and unapologetically expressive. Themes often revolve around human behavior, cultural absurdity, memory, and modern tension—delivered through bright color and sculptural storytelling.