Exhibition visitors have been smiling, too, because some of the beautifully-executed exhibits play wittily on familiar icons. The cake-stand for Tunnock's Teacakes is a delight, while a visually convincing margarine tub's label reads "I can't believe it's not plastic". All the pieces impress by their delicacy and subtle use of material and colour, and the combining of ceramic and screen-printing techniques is outstanding.
Jane Matthews, Shetland Arts Exhibitions Officer said: “It has been a long time since we have staged an exhibition of ceramics at Bonhoga and it is a pleasure to be working with Bill at this important stage in his creative career as he plans to return to Voe and establish his new workshop.”
Bill also took part in a "Meet your Maker" session in mid-June, which took a "behind the scenes" look at the processes involved in Bill's work, and there was also a ceramics workshop for 7 – 12 year olds.
Bill Brown is one of many artists and makers practising in Shetland these days, several of whom have moved to the islands to join a community that has always embraced craft and design.
