Raku

Raku is a traditional Japanese ceramic firing technique that was developed in the 15th century. Cracks saturated with black smoke and overflows of reduced metal oxides are characteristic of Raku technique.

Simplicity, ease.

The term "Raku" can literally be translated as (pleasure) or (simplicity, ease). The "Raku" style is the embodiment of the aesthetic principle of "Wabi-Sabi".

Classic firing of ceramics requires careful observance of the furnace cooling regime, which can last from 24 hours to two weeks.

A unique feature of the "Raku" technique is ultra-fast cooling of the ceramic product in an oxygen-free, smoky environment. As a result, unpredictable patterns of cracks are formed on the surface of the glaze, which are permeated with real smoke, emphasizing unique natural graphics.

Restored metals on black clay.

Also, the process of metal recovery takes place in an oxygen-free environment at high temperatures. In simple words - rebirth.

During this procedure, everything that had weak adhesion will fall off, everything that is not strong enough will fall apart. Many items cannot withstand Raku.

But all that remains, is forever.

During the rise in temperature, to almost 1250 degrees Celsius, the clay representing the element of Earth falls into the element of Fire and Air. Further, during cooling in interaction with Fire, the Wood produces smoke that seeps into the pores of the clay. At the last stage of cooling, I immerse the hot product in water.

Interaction of all elements.

Thus, Raku, in my vision and performance, is the interaction of the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Iron and Wood.

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CREATIVE STUDIO OF SERHIY VERBICKI

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