Exploring the Vessel was an exhibition of new ceramics by Ashley Howard and paintings by William Scott (1913 to 1989). It was organised by J&J Rawlin, fine art dealers and agents to Ashley Howard. The exhibition took place in September 2017 at the private residence of the Marchioness of Duferrin and Ava (the Guinness family) in Holland Park. The exhibition program included an In Conservation With...event. Ashley Howard, Robert Scott (William’s son) and Dr Bonnie Kemske discussed aspects surrounding the role of the vessel in Howard and Scott’s work. Publication of Kemske’s latest book The Tea Bowl East and West coincided with the exhibition and featured Howard’s work. For all involved the exhibition was a great success
