The essence of my Ceramic Sculptures is to capture movement.
Daria has developed her unique practice of dynamic, colourful ceramic sculptures. Inspired by movement in natural forms expressing human emotions, conveying a sensual lively tension, a harmonious balance. Like a kinetic dance!
Her sculptures can range from the intimate vessel to imposing 75cm tall sculptural pieces, hand rolled, deftly built in bands of clay defying gravity, with colourful glazes to resemble fluidity of water and organic form. Every piece shares a confidence and grace.
Daria Coleridge is a multi-media artist, Sculptor/Painter living between Chelsea, London and Northamptonshire.
Born in Paris brought up with dual cultural influences from her Italian and American parents. Deeply influenced by her father American Industrial Designer Douglas Forsythe Kelley ( T-Chair 1950, Elna Lotus sewing machine), Daria spent 11 inaugural years of her career as an interior designer for Dennis Lennon Architects. Projects included the Ritz and QEII where she honed her eye for interconnecting space , light and construction.
In 2001, Daria did a two year sculpture diploma at Heatherleys School of Fine Art and established a career in bronze portraits.
In 2019-22 Daria completed an MA Royal College of Art in Ceramics & Glass, that deepened her creative focus to perfect her spontaneous technique.
Daria has exhibited widely with Marie Jose Gallery, London,
House of Pots, British Art Portfolio, London Craft Week 2025, Secret Ceramics 2025 Christie’s, as well as numerous solo shows.
Her artworks are widely held in homes, City of London Offices, Livery Companies and abroad in Europe and Australia.
Article in ‘Soanyway’ online magazine by Gertrude Gibbons – ‘Capturing Movement’ Daria Coleridge’s Ceramic Sculptures – May 2025
The challenge of creating imagined into unexpected forms keeps the work alive!
Daria Coleridge November 2025