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Italy
Sculpture, Ceramic on Ceramic
Size: 5.1 W x 18.5 H x 5.1 D in
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The vases “Pleasure & Passion” belong to a series of vases and sculptures called “Lightness Collection” that I’ve started to realize in consequence of my need for lightness either symbolic and physical. Pleasure is a positive feeling that I would like to trigger to those who appreciate this vase as I feel pleasure caressing the smooth surface of the applied glaze. Passion is the emotion that drives me to build this new shape and the way to obtain it. I have devised a unique process that utilizes the characteristics of ceramic paperclay to create a deeper character to each of my vases and sculptures. I call this process ‘The Lightness Technique’ because the research for lightness is something that obsessed me over the years. The lightness is something that I was looking along my career with the intention to overcome the heaviness of making traditional ceramics, from the raw materials, such as majolica and the equipment utilised such as for example, heavy moulds made by plaster. The geometric texture of the vase is the result of this experimental technique; in which I utilised recycled cardboard to obtain the casting mould where I pour the liquid paperclay, prepared by me, in different layers. Together, both the shapes, and the layers of materials utilised, enable a deeper story in each piece. In the end the vase it’s fired two times at 930°. With the lightness technique my artworks are physically light.
Original Created:2020
Subjects:Home
Materials:Ceramic
Styles:ModernAbstractContemporary
Mediums:CeramicPaperclay Ceramic
Sculpture:Ceramic on Ceramic
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:5.1 W x 18.5 H x 5.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
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Ships From:Italy.
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I live in Ravenna Italy, in my studio-home. I started my career as a ceramist in 1983 after attending the two-year INIASA ceramic course in my city, working as a decorator. I characterized my production with majolica inspired by the Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna and with the polychrome elaboration of a particular vine branch typical of the regional territory, marketing to private customers, shops, institutions by holding fairs and markets. Due to the need for large spaces, I moved my home and workshop to the countryside adjacent to the Po Delta Park for 15 years. Life in close contact with nature influenced the creation of landscape panels and bas-reliefs depicting the flora and fauna of the Delta , the Dunes of the sea and the abstract panels with carvings and reliefs. Curiosity about the use of materials other than ceramics led me to experiment with glass fusion, mosaic and papier-mâché. After my rural experience I lived and worked for several years in Dubai where I taught ceramic decoration at the Dubai International Art Center and at the Yadawey Ceramic Studio. I have exhibited at the Dubai Mall and for many years at the Alserkal Cultural Foundation, receiving prestigious commissions. Currently, driven by the search for symbolic and material lightness, I work with the experimental technique that I have called "Lightness Technique" with which I color the porcelain or liquid clays that I prepare myself, into recycled cardboard molds that I shape and assemble to create the conceived forms. For more info visit: https://www.robertabarlati.com/
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