This October end, Mumbai will witness the biggest showcase of one our most historic art forms – Pottery. 22 Leading Potters from Mumbai are coming together for the first time to showcase their extraordinary talent in pottery making through an exhibition titled CERAFEST- CELEBRATING STUDIO POTTERY at Coomaraswamy Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, (formerly Prince of Wales Museum), from October 31stto November 2nd (11 AM TO 7 PM).
Just like how an imagination unfolds and a dream gets weaved, tryst with clay is equally mesmerising. Giving clay unique form, designs and colour, the potters at CERAFEST have made an earnest effort to present varied dimensions to the art. CERAFEST is an attempt to bring the studio potters into the mainstream of the Visual art field and give Ceramics its due recognition. In addition to showcasing creations, the exhibition will also have live workshops and training sessions under expert guidance. A lifetime opportunity for art aficionados to experience the soft, magical clay in its free form and create a masterpiece of their own.
The exhibition will haves renowned names like veteran Sandeep Manchekar, Shalan Dere, Anshu Dorairaj, Raja Mohanty, Ajay Abhyankar, Anjali Aney, Sumathi Madhav, Shayonti Salvi, Rashi Jain, Hanif Galwani, Vanmala Jain and many more artists- few professionally trained and some self- taught. They will exhibit their works in ceramic pottery- each one having a unique and distinct approach of giving clay its final form and colour. While Ajay creates and specialises in miniature hand pottery, Anshu finds solace in crafting functional vases and bowls. The exhibition will showcase an elaborate selection of Functional ceramics to abstract and figurative sculptures. Tall ceramic vases, Soup Bowls, plates, jugs and Mugs, colorful miniature magnets, jewellery, planters, platters, lamps, tealights and thousands of other forms will enthrall you.
The journey of pottery from clay to kiln into a vitrified pot is physically and emotionally trying for all these artists. But the final result which is often a mystery is enticing thus making it an absolutely creative and magical process. The affinity for clay and the passion that drives the art is apparent in the works of these artists.
CERAFEST also allows active participation so if you ever wondered about the transition of soft clay to a final product, get behind the wheels yourself and create a masterpiece under expert guidance. Take it back with you and treasure the magic of clay. For the rest, it’s going to be the most wonderful experience of shopping for ceramic pottery…A blast of colors and forms – you are definitely going to be spoilt for choice.
Details :
CERAFEST- CELEBRATING STUDIO POTTERY
31ST OCT TO 2ND NOV
11 AM-7 PM
Coormarswami Exhibition centre, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya,
159-60 MG Road, Fort, Mumbai 400023
(Formerly Prince of Wales Musuem Colaba)
For workshop registration, please email on [email protected]