Artiste : Millet Brigitte
An original sculpture, made from glazed ceramic using the Japanese RAKU technique. Entitled ‘Drapé 7 Africaines’.
Raku, short for the Japanese term raku-yaki 楽焼, is the result of a glazing technique in Japanese ceramics developed in the 16th century. A stronger chamotte stoneware is used, as the pieces must withstand extreme temperature fluctuations. It requires three firings: first, bisque firing; then the application of glazes; followed by refiring at 1,200 degrees; and finally, a thermal shock at the end of the firing process, achieved by abruptly removing the piece from the kiln. The temperature difference between the kiln, which is at 1,200 degrees, and the ambient air causes cracks to form in the glaze. It is this thermal shock that is known as RAKU. The final stage, known as ‘smoking’, involves immersing the piece in a fire fuelled by wood or straw; the smoke released will blacken all the parts that have not been glazed, as well as the cracks.
This elegant piece, measuring H 40 cm L 48 cm, is an original and unique creation by Brigitte MILLET of the PIQUIFOU workshop.
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Certificate of authenticity from the artist, plus another from the gallery featuring a photograph of the work, and an invoice with the artist’s name and address.
Packaged by the gallery using several layers of cardboard and bubble wrap.
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