Profile

I am Salman Ikram, a ceramist, educator, and researcher with a deep-rooted passion for studio pottery. Clay is more than a medium for me—it is a language through which I express form, texture, and emotion.
I have been actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in ceramics, sharing my expertise in raw material characterisation, clay body and glaze development, and both handcrafted and mechanised production techniques. Committed to fostering creativity and skill, I guide learners through hands-on experiences that deepen their understanding of ceramics and refine their techniques.

Education, Training & Publications

National College
of Arts

1999
Cardiff Metropolitan
University

2023
The First Book
on Contemporary
Ceramics
Seeing is Believing

Standard
Chartered
Flavour of Art
in
Interior Design

Recent Exhibition

CLAY: EARTH. MALLEABLE. MEMORY

My work is driven by the interplay between form and surface. I begin with symmetrical shapes thrown on the wheel, which I often alter to introduce a sense of movement and individuality. At times, the use of crystalline glazes further enhances this transformation, inviting viewers to engage with my pieces from multiple perspectives, ensuring each angle reveals something new and compelling.
The glazing process is equally important to my practice, as I see it as the "complexion" of my ceramic forms. Designing my own glazes is an intricate and thoughtful process, where I envision the final appearance of a piece long before its completion.
Using carefully selected combinations of white powders and oxides, I create surfaces that uncover intricate crystalline patterns. Each glaze application is the result of thoughtful experimentation, driven by a commitment to both innovation and harmony.
The exhibition continued until January 17, 2025.