Agalis Manessi Ceramics

Agalis manessi my work lies within the tradition of maiolica and celebrates this rich historical medium.

Agalis manessi ceramics.

Forthcoming exhibition of ceramics by international artists working in britain which explores the ways in. Find agalis manessi on the crafts council directory. Agalis manessi graduated from ba ceramic design in 1976. French professional working proficiency.

English native or bilingual proficiency. See agalis work in home from home at contemporary applied arts until 4 november. Referencing renaissance frescos through to fauvist painters she strives for poetic simplicity an expressive representation that belies the difficulty of her process. 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.

Greek native or bilingual proficiency. April 18 2018. I am also just completing a group of pieces for a group show at galerie handwerk in munich opening at the end of november. Sep 1977 present 42 years 10 months.

She draws inspiration from ceramic folk traditions updating centuries old maiolca for the contemporary world. 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 creates charming majolica ceramic animals and figurines drawing influences and inspiration from a diverse range of sources.

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.