Agalis Manessi Ceramics
Forthcoming exhibition of ceramics by international artists working in britain which explores the ways in.
Agalis manessi ceramics. Agalis manessi creates charming majolica ceramic animals and figurines drawing influences and inspiration from a diverse range of sources. Sep 1977 present 42 years 10 months. Agalis manessi works within the tradition of maiolica and celebrates this rich historical medium through many diverse influences ranging from the sophistication of italian istoriato dishes through to the simplicity of humble folk wares. I am also just completing a group of pieces for a group show at galerie handwerk in munich opening at the end of november.
I discovered clay as a material at art college during my foundation year and from there i went on to study ceramics at central school of art design. Agalis manessi ceramics. English native or bilingual proficiency. Greek native or bilingual proficiency.
A film with interviews with the makers will be shown at ceramic art london 2018. Agalis manessi my work lies within the tradition of maiolica and celebrates this rich historical medium. Agalis manessi graduated from ba ceramic design in 1976. Referencing renaissance frescos through to fauvist painters she strives for poetic simplicity an expressive representation that belies the difficulty of her process.
It strives for poetic mastery through pictorial representation achieving a freshness of palette that belies the difficulty of the process. She draws inspiration from ceramic folk traditions updating centuries old maiolca for the contemporary world. Italian limited working proficiency. French professional working proficiency.
See agalis work in home from home at contemporary applied arts until 4 november.