John Roy, born 1972, is a New Zealand potter who is known for his work with iconic forms and social memory. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Whanganui Polytechnic in 1997.

Roy's work is often inspired by everyday objects, such as cups, bowls, and plates. However, he twists and distorts these forms to create new and unexpected shapes. His work is also often highly decorated, with intricate patterns and designs.

Roy is interested in the way that objects can carry social memory. He believes that the objects we use in our everyday lives can tell us a lot about our culture and our history. His work often explores themes of identity, belonging, and nostalgia.

Roy's work has been exhibited extensively in New Zealand and internationally. He has also won numerous awards for his work, including the Premier more...

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John Roy 'Conflict and Resolution', height 58 cm. Ceramic with…

Conflict Resolution: Bronze Patina

John Roy 'Conflict and Resolution', height 58 cm. Ceramic with pale matte glaze patinated bronze colour. John Roy 'Conflict and Resolution', height 58 cm. Ceramic with pale matte glaze to emulate patinated bronze. Signed on base

A John Roy terracotta 'Growth' sculpture, light turquoise glaze,…

A John Roy terracotta 'Growth' sculpture, light turquoise glaze, potter's stamp and signature to base, height 32 cm.

A John Roy abstract ceramic figure, terracotta. Depicting a…

Perforated Head: Abstract Ceramic Figure by John Roy

A John Roy abstract ceramic figure, terracotta. Depicting a human form on a mound with an elongated cuboid form in place of a head and-painted with round perforations to surface. Signature to base, height 39 cm, width 31 cm, depth 16.5 cm

John Roy, three earthenware Rabbits painted marks to bases, 15…

Earthenware Rabbit Trio by John Roy

John Roy, three earthenware Rabbits painted marks to bases, 15 cm length each

John Roy dog, hand painted & impressed marks, 17 cm height

Hand-Painted John Roy Dog Figurine - 17cm

John Roy dog, hand painted & impressed marks, 17 cm height

John Roy untitled double figure sculpture, man confronting the…

Confrontation: Man vs Devil Sculpture

John Roy untitled double figure sculpture, man confronting the devil upon a stylised double torso base. Painted and impressed artist's marks, height 28 cm.

John Roy untitled double figure sculpture, man confronting the…

Confrontation

John Roy untitled double figure sculpture, man confronting the devil upon a stylised double torso base. Painted and impressed artist's marks, height 28 cm.

John Roy dog, impressed & painted marks, 14 cm height

Marked Impressions: John Roy's Painted Dog

John Roy dog, impressed & painted marks, 14 cm height

A John Roy ceramic rabbit, length 15.5 cm.

John Roy Ceramic Rabbit, 15.5 cm Length

A John Roy ceramic rabbit, length 15.5 cm.

John Roy, ceramic hanging figure with applied floral motifs,…

Floral Ceramic Hanging Figure by John Roy

John Roy, ceramic hanging figure with applied floral motifs, painted signature & impressed mark, 30 cm length

John Roy, hand built earthenware figural sculpture, signed and…

Hand-built Earthenware Figural Sculpture by John Roy

John Roy, hand built earthenware figural sculpture, signed and dated ?08, height 45 cm

John Roy, Here 2008 earthenware model of a hare with textured…

Hare Sculpture by John Roy

John Roy, Here 2008 earthenware model of a hare with textured surface impressed mark and painted signature. Length 15 cm

John Roy, earthenware anthropomorphic vessel with pierced…

Pierced Cruciform Vessel by John Roy

John Roy, earthenware anthropomorphic vessel with pierced cruciform decoration. Height 36 cm. Provenance: from the collection of Ruth Butterworth