Agalis Manessi Ceramics

April 18 2018.

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. English native or bilingual proficiency. Agalis manessi creates charming majolica ceramic animals and figurines drawing influences and inspiration from a diverse range of sources. Forthcoming exhibition of ceramics by international artists working in britain which explores the ways in.

It strives for poetic mastery through pictorial representation achieving a freshness of palette that belies the difficulty of the process. Italian limited working proficiency. Agalis manessi graduated from ba ceramic design in 1976. She draws inspiration from ceramic folk traditions updating centuries old maiolca for the contemporary world.

I am also just completing a group of pieces for a group show at galerie handwerk in munich opening at the end of november. French professional working proficiency. Greek native or bilingual proficiency. Central school of art design bachelor of arts ba ceramics.

Sep 1977 present 42 years 10 months. 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.

Find agalis manessi on the crafts council directory.