Signed Cary Outis Studio Art Ceramic Plate with Figurative Swimmers

This signed Cary Outis studio art ceramic plate is a wonderfully expressive piece, full of movement, colour and painterly character. The design shows repeated figurative forms moving across a swirling blue ground, creating the impression of bodies in water, current and motion. The coral pink clothing, expressive black hair and loose brushwork give the plate a lively, narrative quality.

The reverse retains the original artist label, giving Cary Outis as the maker and Little Ouse near Ely as the studio location. The phone number format on the label appears consistent with a pre 1995 date, making a circa 1980s or early 1990s attribution a sensible estimate. 

Although formed as a plate, this is best understood as a decorative ceramic artwork rather than everyday tableware. It would look striking displayed on a wall, propped on open shelving, placed on a dresser, or styled as part of a collection of studio pottery and figurative art. The blue and coral palette makes it especially appealing for interiors that use colour confidently, while the handmade surface and expressive figure work bring warmth and individuality.

The plate is in good vintage condition with light signs of age and handmade variation, in keeping with a studio ceramic piece. A distinctive signed art pottery plate with strong decorative presence, provenance from the maker’s label and a joyful sense of movement.