A ceramicist created 20 pieces over nine months for a contemporary art display.

Tanya Gomez, from Lewes, spent four years planning and making the installation which is exhibited in Versailles, near Paris.

It is part of the first ever contemporary art installation in a historical exhibition at the Palace of Versailles.

Tanya studied 3D Craft and Design at the University of Brighton. Since graduating in 2004, Tanya has maintained her links to the university as a ceramics technical demonstrator.

The Argus: Tanya with one of her signature designsTanya with one of her signature designs (Image: University of Brighton)

A spokesman for the University said: “Tanya is renowned for flowing lines and lustrous colours.”

Tanya has also forged her own career as a porcelain maker and her work is recognised by the Arts Council and Craft Council of England.

"I was asked to make the Mazarine blue porcelain pieces for the installation - 20 pieces altogether ranging from 14 – 45 cm high," Tanya said.

"The pieces are porcelain thrown, made in sections and assembled. They go through a tough firing process and each piece has been fired five times. The project took over nine months to complete with some persevering challenges."

"This project with the Palace of Versailles is a wonderful complement to the pleasure I get inspiring and sharing skills every week with brilliant students at University of Brighton." 

The Argus: Tanya's exhibit is on display until February 2023Tanya's exhibit is on display until February 2023 (Image: University of Brighton)

The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence built by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 12 miles west of the French capital.

The work is called Après nous, le dèluge and will be on display until February 19, 2023.