Descended from a maritime race (her grandfather was a transatlantic clipper captain), ROBINA JACK has a fondness for the Tall Ships of yore.  Such elements enter the visual world of her painted, decorated ceramics together with birds and animals, both endangered and domestic. A highly creative artist, Robina was highly acclaimed as a stained glass artist for 28 years before she found the toxic chemicals too taxing on her health and so turned her attention to ceramics.  Continuing her love of pattern and decoration her bowls, platters and jugs have become once more perfect vehicles for her fertile imagery, painted with slips and transparent glazes.