Ceramics and Pottery Arts and Resources

 

Two established Israeli ceramicists, both natives of Tel Aviv, who have similar styles, in that their art pieces exude much warmth and are highlighted with rich colours and an intrinsic creativity.  Inna Olshansky’s sculpture figures display character and humor, while the ceramic art of Shamai Sam Gibsh favors a grounded, earthy appearance. They both operate their own studio/galleries.

 

Shamai Sam Gibsh

“I get inspiration from my environment and surroundings. Jaffa, a 10,000 years old port city, a part of Tel-Aviv in Israel – is very old and full of history with its colors and textures, unique architecture and multinational populace that has a big influence on me. My sculptural work has been inspired by the life in Israel, the political situation in Israel, as well as my recent travels to China and Korea.

Typically I burnish and cover with terra sigilata, at times I use copper and soluble salts (Metal chlorides like silver, gold, cobalt), and saggar fired inside clay vessels with organic materials, typically pine needles.”

 

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‘Looking Through #3’ – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

‘Mungyeong Teabowl’ by Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Saggar fired Terra sigillata Box – Shamai Sam Gibsh

2013

 

 

 Soda Reduction Cup –  Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Footed and faceted soda reduction container – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

 Shamai Sam Gibsh – wood smoke fired urn

 

 

Tosic naked raku sculpture –  Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

 Smoke fired Tea Bowl – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Footed soda reduction bowl – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

 

”Slices’  – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Naked Raku vessel – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

 

Smoke fired ‘Bird on a steep slope’ – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Lidded raku vessel – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Ochre coloured urn, gold lid – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Raku cone with geometrical patterns – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

 

‘Floating Disk’ – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

 

Lidded raku container – -Ceramic-raku-fired-box

 

 

Round lidded vessel, landscape vista raku – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Lidded Urn — Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

‘Looking Through #2’ sculpture –   Shamai Sam Gibsh

Terra Sigillata Iron Chloride Saggar

 

Raku baking reduction with Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

 

Raku lidded box – Shamai Sam Gibsh

 

 

Shamai Sam Gibsh footed raku bowl

 

 

 

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‘Bodyblaze’ – Shamai Gibsh solo exhibition at Periscope Gallery in Tel Aviv April 6th 2017

Ben Yehuda St 174, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

 

 

Shamai Sam Gibsh – ‘Bodyblaze #10′

 

 

Shama Sam Gibsh – ‘Bodyblaze #10′

 

 

Shamai Sam Gibsh website 

 

 

Inna Olshansky

 

“I was born in Russia and explored many different mediums and techniques prior to deciding to specialize in clay and oil painting. After obtaining a degree at Tashkent , I developed my own way of expression , while at the same time , continuing to demonstrate a broad free style . In 1993 I moved to Israel and opened “Inna Ol’shansky Art” , a gallery-boutique in Tel Aviv .
I work very intuitively. Starting with a raw idea or concept, I usually have only a vague, nebulous collection of ideas before I begin. As I set up the structure of the sculpture, the vision becomes more real and solid in my mind… the elements I want to use, the overall look of the form… the attitude of the head, the expression and shape of the face all start to become more solid in my imagination. Once one part of the design is confirmed, this leads to the next element followed by the next. Until I get my hands on the clay, I am never sure exactly what the end result will be. My way of working is to be guided by my instincts and to let the flow of ideas take me where they will. The evolution of ideas, shapes, forms, technical challenges, and design elements constantly circulate through my mind until connections start to be made and the art comes through.”

 

Inna Olshansky ceramic cats

 

 

 

Bronze ram sculpture – Inna Olshansky

 

 

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‘Creature #1’ — Inna Olshansky

 

 

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Inna Olshansky smiling cow sculpture

 

 

Female ceramic bust – Inna Olshansky

 

 

 

Red and white jester – Inna Olshansky

 

 

Ceramic face vase –  Inna Olshansky

 

 

 

Ceramic wall mask –  Inna Olshansky

 

 

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Ceramic horse –  Inna Olshansky

 

 

Quad footed ceramic bottle – floral decoration –   Inna Olshansky

 

 

 

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Abstract polychrome ‘Nude Female Torso #1’ – Inna Olshansky

 

 

Inna Olshansky website→

 

 

 

 

 

 

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