Agalis Manessi Ceramics

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.

Agalis manessi ceramics.

Referencing renaissance frescos through to fauvist painters she strives for poetic simplicity an expressive representation that belies the difficulty of her process. 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. Greek native or bilingual proficiency. April 18 2018.

Forthcoming exhibition of ceramics by international artists working in britain which explores the ways in. A film with interviews with the makers will be shown at ceramic art london 2018. Agalis manessi graduated from ba ceramic design in 1976. She draws inspiration from ceramic folk traditions updating centuries old maiolca for the contemporary world.

Central school of art design bachelor of arts ba ceramics. 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.

French professional working proficiency. I am also just completing a group of pieces for a group show at galerie handwerk in munich opening at the end of november. English native or bilingual proficiency. It strives for poetic mastery through pictorial representation achieving a freshness of palette that belies the difficulty of the process.

Italian limited working proficiency.