Ceramic Sgraffito Artists

Sgraffiti is a technique either of wall decor produced by applying layers of plaster tinted in contrasting colours to a moistened surface or in pottery by applying to an unfired ceramic body two successive layers of contrasting slip or glaze and then in either case scratching so as to reveal parts of the underlying layer.

Ceramic sgraffito artists.

Natalie blake amy higgason molly cantor jennifer falter becky and steve lloyd judy weeden karen newgard rachael depauw martye allen francine trearchis ozereko dennis. It came to europe through the middle east. See more ideas about sgraffito pottery ceramics. From prehistoric pottery to ancient greek amphoras from the rise of porcelain in asia and europe to the arts and crafts movement in england and the u s ceramic traditions have long fascinated artists and infiltrated their practices in the contemporary art world this was never more clear.

During the 16th century renaissance in italy sgraffito was utilised in wall art pottery decoration and canvas paintings. Artists and artisans working with ceramics have steadily contributed to the art world for centuries. See more ideas about sgraffito pottery ceramic art. One of my favorite techniques is sgraffito etching through underglaze to the clay body beneath.

Sgraffito carving an. A freshly made form ready to decorate etch and carve is an invitation to play. Sep 17 2020 explore tyler hannigan s board sgraffito artists followed by 375 people on pinterest. Given that the word sgraffito is derived from the italian word graffiare meaning to scratch the technique did indeed begin in italy and dates back to around the 15th or 16th century.

Sep 24 2020 sgraffito pottery. Sgraffito played an important part in rome during the renaissance period and was frequently used by the famous artist caravaggio and his partner maturino da firenze. Scratched in the visual arts a technique used in painting pottery and glass which consists of putting down a preliminary surface covering it with another and then scratching the superficial layer in such a way that the pattern or shape that emerges is of the lower colour during the middle ages especially in panel painting and in the illumination of. Because the muslims were forbidden to eat from any metal wares they.

I remade this video because of a camera issue. It s such a pleasure to activate the surface with drawings and pattern.