These candle-holding spirits are beguiling companions - intricate, shadowy forms that have fluttered in from another land and time. Ancient, powerful presences, all.

In Viv’s words: “The pieces are made using a variety of hand building techniques followed by the application of several layers of slips, engobes, underglazes and oxides, and repeated firings to bring out the varied textures and colours.”

What is your favourite aspect of Scottish winter?

“Seeing snow on the mountains, even if only from afar.”

I : Height 20cm, width 15.5cm, depth 6cm.

II : Height 19.5cm, width 24cm, depth 5cm.

II : Height 26.6cm, width 12.5cm, depth 6cm.

IV : Height 21.5, width 11cm, depth 6cm.

V : Height 23cm, width 27cm, depth 6cm.