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Raku
is an ancient technique originating in Japan along with the tea ceremony
and influenced by Zen buddist philosophy.
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| In Raku the pieces are removed with long tongs from a red hot kiln. The glowing pot is then rolled in various materials (sawdust, leaves, paper), thus changing the colour and the chemistry of the pot. | ||||||||||
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This process requires total involvement and an intimate understanding of the materials, transforming the pottery into sensual and dramatic forms of Art.
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