Seems like this approach to deco could translate easily to pots. Start with a simple cross as the starting point to a grid. Extend it out a bit with a series of dots to indicate the evenly spaced intersections. Experiment with joining them with a variety of curves and flourishes.
The fact that the source is a prayer, a meditation, an opportunity to welcome prosperity makes it all the more relevant to utilitarian pots for me.
Kolam is a form of sand painting that is drawn using rice powder by female members of the family in front of their home. It is widely practiced by Hindus in South India. A kolam is a sort of painted prayer - a line drawing composed of curved loops, drawn around a grid pattern of dots. Kolams are thought to bestow prosperity to homes.
Source: buddhabrot
Objects from Alaska’s Native People at the Alaska State Museum Juneau.
Objects from Alaska’s Native People at the Alaska State Museum Juneau.
Objects from Alaska’s Native People at the Alaska State Museum Juneau.
What can you do with a clay pot? Not all pots can do this so please check first. This one was made in Korea. I would love to get my hands on this clay. http://www.suanlinceramic.com
Pure and Elemental. That’s how I like my sculptures.
Wood sculpture by Jaehyo Lee
Pure and Elemental. That’s how I like my sculptures.
Water Sculpture by Shinich Maruyama
I go to Japanese restaurants for the pottery.
AOI Emporium Bangkok
I go to Japanese restaurants for the pottery.
Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin at IFC HK
My favorite pots at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Just like old friends I admire, I try to go visit them when I’m in town. It only costs about US $1.50 to get in and the museum is located right in the middle of the most accessible part of town. There is usually no one in the museum galleries. That’s understandable, the views just outside, on the promenade, of the famous HK harbour and the skyline is stunning.
As you enter the ceramic section, you can turn left and start from the neolithic age going forward in time or turn right and start from about 1900’s and go backwards in time. It’s been like that since the first time I was there over 16 yrs ago. You can press your nose against the glass as long as you want, you can take as many pictures as you want. No one will bother you here.
From Hong Kong Museum of Art. Pottery stove in green glaze, Han Dyansty 206 BC - 220 AD.
From Hong Kong Museum of Art. Grey pottery mythical beast, Western Jin 265-316 AD.
