Raku Ware.
''The beauty of Raku is that it allows me to capture a vibrancy, primitivism that is only achieved when the pots are Raku fired. This unique effect is achieved through the intensity of the firing process, when the pot reaches a temp. of 1000c, and begins to smoulder when it makes contact with the sawdust in the smoking process." Njalikwa Chongwe.
See for yourself, click on play to view Njalikwa raku firing a range of pieces!
Njalikwa's rakuware is distinctive, featuring colourful glazes and unique patterning, achieved through the use of scraffito decoration and his own unique glaze recipes, giving the pieces a tactile quality. This combination of glaze and decoration technique enables Njalikwa to achieve a sense of depth, this effect is created when intricate designs are contrasted against intensely crackled block glazes. Raku pieces are low fired to achieve their dramatic results and are therefore porous.
View the slideshow on the right hand side of this page and browse the online store page to see pots available in the gallery .
See for yourself, click on play to view Njalikwa raku firing a range of pieces!
Njalikwa's rakuware is distinctive, featuring colourful glazes and unique patterning, achieved through the use of scraffito decoration and his own unique glaze recipes, giving the pieces a tactile quality. This combination of glaze and decoration technique enables Njalikwa to achieve a sense of depth, this effect is created when intricate designs are contrasted against intensely crackled block glazes. Raku pieces are low fired to achieve their dramatic results and are therefore porous.
View the slideshow on the right hand side of this page and browse the online store page to see pots available in the gallery .
To view and purchase Njalikwa's unique and one off Raku pieces go to our online store.
Contact us: zinongo@iinet.net.au Phone: (08) 93354227 Zinongo Channel www.youtube.com/user/zinongo
47 Lefroy Road South Fremantle. Western Australia 6162
47 Lefroy Road South Fremantle. Western Australia 6162
