Raku Ceramic Horse by award winning local artist
About Raku: Raku ceramic pottery is a Japanese technique
used since the 16 th century. The word "raku" means happiness by chance, and it is truly by chance that beautiful art
pieces are created as nearly 50% do not survive the difficult process. After sculpting the piece to its desired shape
from clay, it is fired and enamelled with oxides. It is then fired a second time at extremely high
heat. The red hot piece of ceramic is taken out of the kiln and placed in a large metal container filled with shredded
newspaper. As the paper burns, thermic shock causes cracks to form in the enamel. The piece is then put in water
to set the design. The passage from heat to air determines the type, quantity and size of the cracks and the
tone of the colours, but all have the distinctive metallic glaze unique to the Raku method.
About the artist: We are honored to offer a stunning selection of Raku items from our local artist.
Working in the method for over 8 years, she has won numerous juried competitions.