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The Raku-Raku series (how to cope with emotional panic) comprises individual ceramics and ceramic short films; namely series of ceramics whose pictures -when projected in succession- create a moving visual spectacle. Hence, the ancient arts of pottery, engraving and painting are combined with one of the latest art forms, cinematography.
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Photo taken in Angelos Spartalis’ workshop in Crete of some of the works included in the Raku-Raku series. The works may sit freestanding on a flat surface (e.g. a table) or be mounted on a wall, both indoors and outdoors and regardless of the weather conditions.
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A few days later, and thanks to Spartalis’ determination to achieve anything seemingly impossible, a series of short films was produced; each frame of the films portrays a single Raku ceramic tile. The first film was given the title Muybridge's Horse and soon other films followed. This new work
by Spartalis -original in spirit and technique- is called "Raku-Raku" and is
available exclusively from SIANTI Gallery - Ikastikos Kyklos.
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Raku is a
ceramic firing technique from Japan that dates back the 16th century. At
present, this technique is known all over the world. A special feature of
the Raku technique is the thermal shocks to which the clay is subjected. The
three elements of nature, Earth – Fire – Water, play a pivotal role in
achieving a completely different result each time. The Japanese ideogram of the word Raku reads "happiness." The philosophy behind Raku is to be happy, to seize the day, to live in harmony with objects and people. Raku is a way of life, it is a game played as seriously as children take their game. (source: WIKIPEDIA)
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Kintsugi, which means "golden repair", is another Japanese technique of
ceramic art. It dates back in ancient times and its origin stemmed from the
need to repair broken porcelain items. By adding gold to the joining agent,
the mended item becomes flawless and often more valuable than the original. This simple craft seems to fulfil one of our primordial dreams: To mature and grow stronger through wounds and defeats, instead of remaining “broken” (source: LÖHNDORF ANDREA, KINTSUGI - DIE KUNST, SCHWIERIGE ZEITEN IN GOLD ZU VERWANDELN)
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Muybridge's Horse is the title of a silent film (animated GIF) by Angelos Spartalis. It is the first motion picture of the Raku-Raku series. It comprises 15 engraved ceramic tiles. When the photos of the ceramic tiles are viewed in sequence, they produce the moving image (in the form of loop) of a galloping horse.
It's
a tribute to the first film ever made, when Leland Stanford commissioned
Eadweard Muybridge to capture the motion of the racehorse “Occident” in
sequential photographs on June 19, 1878, in California. This was Stanford’s
attempt to prove that galloping horses, at regular intervals, have all four
hooves in the air. And he was right.
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The first hug 30 x 40 x 3 cm, 2 kg painted naked Raku ceramic, 2023 |
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The second hug 31 x 39 x 3 cm, 2 kg painted and glazed naked Raku ceramic, 2023 |
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The fifth hug 40 cm (diameter) x 3 cm (depth) round, 2 kg, gilt Raku ceramic, 2023 |
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The sixth hug 40 cm (diameter) x 3 cm (depth) round, 2 kg, Raku ceramic, 2023 |
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The seventh hug 39 cm (diameter) x 3 cm (depth) round, 2 kg, Raku ceramic, 2023 |
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