An insight into the crafts world of Graham Corbin

1. Featuring the amazing craftwork of
Graham Corbin
Ceramics, Wood & Metalwork
Some containing all three elements
to make unusual, attractive creations

2. Originally from the halcyon
Caribbean island of Barbados,
Graham has been influenced to
incorporate parts of the islands
features into his work.
Drift wood, colours of the flowers
and even the pastel colours of the
houses.

3. Graham Corbin ‘Vanroy’
Producing original, quality ceramics, wood and
metal crafts available at
www.vanroycrafts.yolasite.com

4. Intimacy
A candle holder or vase
with erotic undertones.

5. Raku Bowl in
Blue - A Japanese
method of firing
giving a unique finish
to this fully functional
bowl.

6. Graham was first introduced to the
malleability of clay by a teacher friend,
Rob Fountain.

7. Tubular Teapot
An example of the
artist’s imaginative
creations.

8. Amphora
Many of Graham’s pieces
have influences of various
cultures.

9. Jardiniere
The complexity of its
construction has amazed
experienced
woodworkers.

10. Graham spent many hours on the
beach collecting drift wood, shells
and sea-glass – pieces of glass
eroded by the sea into marble sized
pieces. The drift wood was
eventually used in his craftwork.

11. Puff Jaws
Other pieces contain
organic
influences, with hints
of human features .

12. Kizi
(Non-Standard
Lamp)
The ultimate example of
mixed mediums –
containing ceramics,
wood and metal.

13. Ratanui Warrior
Influenced by the stone
sculptures by the early
inhabitants of Easter
Island.

14. Graham’s first
attraction to
wood turning was
as a child
watching a
neighbour, Ned
Rollock, working
in his workshop in
Speightstown.
The sight and sound of the chisels
cutting into the wood with streams of
wood dust would have been
spellbinding.

15. Off-Set Vase
He loves to mix
different woods in
one piece that is
visible in this
beautiful, unusual
vase.

16. Conical Vase
Many of his pieces
are attractive enough
to be stand alone
features.

17. Technique
Graham’s excellent
hand-building
technique creates
symmetrical pots that
many think are
thrown.

18. Parsley
Graham uses secret
techniques to
achieve surprising
results.

19. Water Cooler
Another fine
example of hand
building.

20. Pestle & Mortar
A selection of these
vessels are available
on the website
www.vanroy.yolasite.com
to grace any kitchen.

21. The Kiln
Graham built this kiln
that resembles a
vessel destined for the
stars.

22. Mixed Woods
Coaster Pot
Mixed woods with
ceramic coasters. The
vast majority of
Graham’s pieces are
fully functional.

23. Wood-Eaten
Jewellery Box
Graham would not avoid
using worm eaten wood.

24. Mixed Woods
Table
These tables can be
used as stands to
compliment one of
Graham’s other
creations – wood or
ceramic.

25. Ceramic Mask
in Mixed
Woods Frame
Cultural influences
include those of
Africa.

26. The
Opportunist
Some of his pieces
contain an
element of
humour.

27. The Gallery
Graham’s gallery in
Barbados and you can
see more of Graham’s
work on his website
www.vanroy.yolasite.com

28. The sunsets of Barbados have been a big
influence on Graham and more about him
and his work is
available in the book ‘Vanroy’ at
www.vanroy.yolasite.com
Slideshow Created By Ev Beard – Inscapes , email: evart@live.co.uk
Music – Montego Bay Spleen by St. Germain