Sea Shell
Primeval creative space
The intelligent and very interesting proposal of the beloved Kalogeropoulou sisters to detect the beautiful iron oxides of Serifos through art gave me great joy and motivation to continue my research up to now. That is to say, the investigation of the plasticity of the surfaces of the ceramic work, combined with the charm exerted by the unpredictable behavior -in this case- of the island’s fired earthy colors.
Responding to their invitation, I let myself be inspired by the world of the sea. I wanted to convey something of the attraction I feel for seashells.
“Shell”, female water principle, universal womb, symbol of love. Dwelling, they surround and protect living life.
I chose porcelain. Its fine qualities mimic the texture and colors of shells. The beautiful Serifian iron ores colored the surfaces of the objects with unique grace, from the softest tones to the intense rusty color. I am so excited about the process of using the pigments directly from nature. I would like to experiment more with these wonderful materials in the near future.
I sincerely thank Kalogeropoulou sisters for inviting me to participate in this beautiful exhibition.
- Ceramic Forms
- Paried Porcelain
- Serifian minerals kneaded in the porcelain, as a powder on the pieces, diluted to paint the interior
- One firing at 1180C
Angeliki Papadopoulou
Angeliki Papadopoulou
https://angelikipapadopoulou.gr mail:arteterra3@gmail.com
Born in Thessaloniki Greece
She studied at the School of Ceramics in Thessaloniki, Greece, the Istituto Statale d’ Arte per la Ceramica in Faenza , Italy and the Fachhochschule Niederrhein for Ceramic and Porcelain Design in Krefeld, Germany.
In her work, she searches for the analogies and similarities that exist in nature, in society, in the sciences, and in culture.
She perceives Ceramic Art as an essential element of civilization and of her own identity, and she explores the ways in which this art can be evolved so that it may take new forms in the modern architectural, visual, and multicultural context.
Her creations result from a meditative dialogue with the clay itself, an effort that brings together all the characteristics of a mature, transcendental relationship.
In 2015 she participated in the ‘‘53 Hellenic Ceramic Competition” and won the 3rd Prize.
In 2023 she participated in II Premio Fratelli Mellis Biennale International Ceramic Art Bosa, Sardegna, and won the 1rd Prize.
She has been invited to various Ceramic Symposiums residencies and exhibitions’ in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Selected Exhibitions
2024 ‘’ Clay Echoes’’ BCK Biennale of Contemporary Keramics , Museo Proistoric Thira, Santorini Greece.
2023 “ Symbola’’ Matres Havana Festival, Museo Nacional de la Ceramica Contemporanea Cubana, Havana, Cuba
2022 “ Visions ” Matres International Women’s Ceramic Festival,
Chiostro di S.Giovanni, Cava de’ Tireni SA, Italy
2021 ‘‘Melana’’, Hellenic American Union, Athens, Greece
2021 ‘‘Group of Ceramist Traces’’ Archeological Museum of Ancient Olympia, Greece
2019 “Five Greek Ceramic Artist in Paris”, Chris Boicos Fine Arts,
Paris. France
2019 ‘‘Ceramic is...’’ Gallery Genesis, Athens, Greece
2018 ‘‘PELLA geo-metry’’ Archeological Museum of Pella, Greece
2017 “Melting” Museum of Sanbao, Jingdezhen, China
2017 she participated in ‘‘XIII Bienal Internacional de Ceramica Manises” Spain.