Ceramics exhibition
1). Kwa-Zulu Natal Society of Art
2). Interpreting ceramics
Ceramics Association of Southern Africa KZN Region
3). Title: Large Plates
Artist: Rayson Hiyani
Material: Plates, paints, pencils
Size: 30cm diameter
Price: R850
4). The artist had used a method from Kamel Potteries. Some of these included using a pottery wheel. Throwing clay on a spinning wheel is a process where you start off with wet clay and mold it using your hands applying gentle pressure into the shape of a plate.
5). The colours used in this artwork are very natural (browns, shades of black and white). Value is also used as contrast and enhances the depth of the cows face. The artwork is glazed.
6). This piece captured my attention because the artist had used different techniques by using both pencil and paint to create an unusual effect. The piece showed a sense of harmony and simplicity. I felt that the artwork represented unity.
7). Colour: the colours were very natural with tints and shades included. A brownish red was used. This is effective because the artist tried to keep it realistic by using brown but he also added some naturalistic effects by adding value and a gloss in their eyes.
Space: there's some space in the background which creates an illusion of depth.
Texture: the texture used on the cows look quite smooth and it's glazed hence it feels smooth at the same time. This emphasizes the smooth texture.
8). No, the artist is not very well established and he doesn't have a website.
9). The piece is viewed from a wall which enhances the viewing because it is seen as an artwork for display rather than a utensil.
10). I think it would be reasonable to use it for display purposes but it could also be used as piece of utensil.
No comments:
Post a Comment