Deborah Harwood began her career in the arts as a literary agent, representing writers and directors until 2003, when she moved to Sussex and rediscovered her childhood love of art. She went on to earn a BA in Textile Art from Winchester School of Art, establish her own studio, and teach a textile art foundation course. Before the Covid pandemic, Deborah took a sabbatical to focus on developing her own practice. While working with silk organza, she envisioned combining it with porcelain. A two-hour throwing workshop ignited a lasting passion for ceramics, leading her to buy a wheel and clay and practice daily. Deborah has exhibited all over the country and her work is in private collections all over the world.
The landscape environment profoundly influences her work, inspiring a sense of elegance and calm that she strives to capture in each piece. She focuses on emphasizing the beauty of clean lines, using minimal colour. Guided by the ancient techniques of porcelain craftsmanship, Deborah endeavours to reflect both timeless elegance and a modern aesthetic.