Collection: Tom Somerville

Tom Somerville’s passion is pottery inspired by nature. He lives and works in Helensville, Auckland and his brand is Muddy Fingers.

He met his wife while working in Tonga many years ago, and while he was living there he spent as much time as he could snorkelling about the reefs. 

He loved those secret little worlds that were abuzz with life. Nowadays they have a joint passion for gardening. As a result of these 2 influences his work tends to be inspired by foliage, flowers, corals & fish. 

He realised that he loved art and making things at an early age, especially things that might be appreciated and cherished.

As a consequence of a light bulb moment in 2016, he enrolled in a pottery class which changed everything.

Tom builds the bowls and plates on moulds which determine their shape. Agricultural equipment, balloons, funnels and woks are some of the found items that help shape Tom’s Creations. 

If he likes a particular object, you are likely to find it built into several of his works.