Form and Fire Exhibition brings together 6 Ceramicists based in Barbados and I went to the opening, check out the sneak preview below and meet the talented artists.
In the video Juliana Inniss explains how the group came about
Exhibition opening - Argentina Embassy, Barbados - Artists - Amanda Trought, Ancel Daniel, & Juliana Inniss |
Juliana Inniss finishes her hand-built vessel forms using alterntive firing techniques such as Raku, Naked Raku, Saggar and Sawdust firing
Artist Lynn Haynes |
Lynn Haynes throws porcelain vessels on the wheel and embellishes them with flowers and other tropical themes.
Artist Gail Riley |
Gail Riley hand builds work from Chalky Mount white clay and indigenous terracotta clay incorporating other local clays as slips
Artist Ancel Daniel |
Ancel Daniel hand builds clay masks which are then incorporated into 2D mixed media work
Artist Melanie D'Oliveira |
Melanie D'Oliveira works are inspired by tropical fruit forms which.
Artist Martina Pile |
Martina Pile's hand built and wheel-thrown work incorporates sgraffito into tiles, bottles and dishes.
A fantastic lineup of artists with a passion for ceramics but their own unique style, you really do need to see the work in person.
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