Contemporary South African Ceramics

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Contemporary south african ceramics.

27 0 73 136 5608. Pottery traces the very thread of existence of africa s inhabitants. Only when the potter steps outside of the village potter role and into the european context do they cross over from subsistence to potentially earning decently. This student creates unique handmade ceramics using south african materials.

Welcome to ceramics southern africa. The life they led the paths they trod the needs they had and the skills they possessed. This artist combines modern illustrations with the ancient craft of ceramics. African traditional pottery african water vessel.

Great kabylia algeria azande vessel africa angola nupe vessel africa nigeria water jug from the jerma tribe niger two samburu girls dressed in her traditional beaded necklaces and headress at a. Rose confronts the politics of identity including sexual body racial and gender issues. Pots are like data they provide insight into the cultural interchanges of african societies. As european interest in their craft escalates so does demand.

A selection of south african ceramic artists highlighting the rich diversity of their contemporary clayarts. 27 0 21 788 7933 c. Caroline vieira is a johannesburg based ceramic artist and teacher. About christina bryer contact christina bryer.

Born in durban south africa and currently residing in johannesburg tracey rose is an established contemporary multimedia artist and outspoken feminist best known for her bold performances video installations and arresting photographic works. Contemporary african ceramics in south africa is certainly a hybrid born out of need. Contemporary african pottery is characterized by an eloquence of form and a finesse of finish that one does not generally expect in a vessel of utility. This is done by presenting workshops and organising exhibitions regionally and nationally.

Shards of pottery found by archaeologists in ancient sites tell us that pots were being made as early as 7000 bc. This is precisely the point since very few of these pots will ever be used for anything other than contemplation of their virtues. Donvé currently works with kaolin and bastitle clay and uses primitive firing methods to explore the dynamic interplay of fire and earth that defines traditional african pots. A ceramic jar which is worn by women on their backs to fetch water from wells and springs and then to store it in their homes.