Get to Know: Claudia Luque

So it is the 1st of October, and with autumn in full swing, we continue where we left off with the EFO interviews. This time, it is the turn of ceramist Claudia Luque.

What was the first piece of art you remember making? 

A pinch pot

 If you were an animal, what would you be? 

An Eagle

An indulgence

Sleep late

When making art, what is your biggest mind block? 

Time

Favourite place in East Finchley?

 Cherry tree Woods

 What inspires you to make more art? 

Nature

How did you get involved in the East Finchley Open? 

Because of a friend

What is your fondest memory of London?

 The parks

 What are you doing at the moment?

Big African woman vase

Where are you exhibiting next? 

Art and Artefact - This time I will be exhibiting with the 3D artists from EFO which include Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass and Jewellery at St Margaret's School of Hampstead at 18 Kidderpore Gardens NW3 7SR on the weekend of 15-16th of October.

Made in East Finchley-  I'll be selling my ceramics at EFO art Fair at the Archer Academy in November 2016.

Breaking Boundaries- I will be exhibiting my sculptural ceramics in December 2016 at the Original Gallery in Hornsey Library with other 30 fantastic artists from EFO.

East Finchley: A Jewel in London's Local Art Scene

As Summer turns into Autumn it’s time to reflect on our busy year, not just for EFO Artists, but the many other artistic and cultural treasures of East Finchley and its near neighbours. In an unusual poll in Time Out recently we were voted the happiest community in London and, although we are not quite sure of the methodology, it’s still not surprising given the richness of our local culture.


As well as EFO Artists we have the superb annual Arts Festival with music, opera and art,and then there is the independent Phoenix Cinema, not only for interesting films but drama and opera from other cultural centres such as London and New York.


And then there are two community Festivals, summer and winter, and The Finchley Youth Theatre.  Artists, poets, actors, and writers abound. There are also journalists and animators – even a comedian!  And in nearby Highgate (or East Finchley borders, as they prefer to be called) there is Jacksons Lane and the Gatehouse Theatre.

But there is still more. As well as being happy, we have the EFO Artists annual Art Fair is coming up and the Community Winter Festival too. Enjoy!!