Contemporary South African Ceramics

Marie claire is a writer and artist living in santa fe nm.

Contemporary south african ceramics.

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. 27 0 21 788 7933 c. Contemporary african ceramics in south africa is certainly a hybrid born out of need. 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.

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. This is done by presenting workshops and organising exhibitions regionally and nationally. 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. As european interest in their craft escalates so does demand.

Shards of pottery found by archaeologists in ancient sites tell us that pots were being made as early as 7000 bc. The objective of the association is to promote ceramics in southern africa by improving the work being produced and to foster an interest in ceramics by the general public. 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. Welcome to ceramics southern africa.

Pots are like data they provide insight into the cultural interchanges of african societies. The life they led the paths they trod the needs they had and the skills they possessed. Contemporary south african ceramics porcelain mandalas tiling installations and other artworks by christina bryer. Caroline vieira is a johannesburg based ceramic artist and teacher.

27 0 73 136 5608. Rose confronts the politics of identity including sexual body racial and gender issues. This artist combines modern illustrations with the ancient craft of ceramics. A selection of south african ceramic artists highlighting the rich diversity of their contemporary clayarts.

This is precisely the point since very few of these pots will ever be used for anything other than contemplation of their virtues. 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. Auckland park colonial south africa contemporary ceramic art contemporary ceramics jacana media pottery south africa southern african potteries wendy gers. This student creates unique handmade ceramics using south african materials.