Work — Rafaela Perera

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Rafaela Perera

Rafaela Perera

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Ahulaga de Fuerteventura.

Volcanic shingle

The beautiful, volcanic island of Fuerteventura. Home.
#noplacelikehome #inspiration

Throwing pottery shapes with Meta. @schoolofbroddare

This is me. In case you were wondering.
#camerashyartist #instagoals

‘Detritus’
Recycled stoneware sculpture, 27 x 14cm

#rafaelapererastudio #bleachedcoralsculpture

Sweetmeat dish, 1868, Porcelain with iridescent glaze.

What is this obsession of mine?

#barnaclebabe #rafaelapererastudio #emergingceramicartist #paperporcelain #bleachedcoralsculptures

Detail of ‘Naturaleza Muerta.Still Life’
Paper porcelain, bleached coral sculpture.

#rafaelapererastudio #porcelain #contemporaryceramics #bleachedcoralsculptures #ceramiccoral #coral #sculpture #studiopotterylondon

‘Naturaleza Muerta. Still Life.’
Paper porcelain bleached coral sculpture.
30cm x 25cm

I began making my bleached coral sculptures several years ago after my Dad passed away. At the time, I was also grappling with a high level of eco a

I’m enjoying the negative space in this piece.

#bleachedcoralsculpture #rafaelapererastudio #contemporaryceramics #porcelaincoral #paperporcelain #artformsoftheocean #coral #bleachedcoralsculpture

I find myself working on several of my bleached coral sculptures at once. I don’t know why, it’s just how my brain likes to work.

#rafaelapererastudio #bleachedcoralsculptures #paperporcelain #paperporcelaincoral

#claymeditations
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Fan coral elements for a new piece.

#paperporcelainsculpture #ceramicart #bleachedcoralsculptures #rafaelapereraart

Glorious Day. It’s lovely to be in the studio.

““You cannot use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ”

— Maya Angelou

Ghosts

‘Ghosts’ is a paper porcelain sculpture comprised of loosely arranged coral pieces. Winner of the Lowes Dickinson award for technical excellence. Ruskin Gallery Exhibition, Camden.

Ghosts sans Bell Jar.
Winner of The Lowes Dickinson prize for Technical Excellence. — Ghosts sans Bell Jar. Winner of The Lowes Dickinson prize for Technical Excellence.

Ghosts. Detail.

Reef Wall. Paper Porcelain. Unglazed.

Reef Wall. Paper Porcelain. Unglazed.

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Seagreen bowl. Glazed. Stoneware.

Seagreen bowl. Glazed. Stoneware.

Seagreen bowl. Glazed. Stoneware.

Pinch pot bowl. Stoneware. Glaze. Oxide.

Pinch pot bowl. Stoneware. Glaze. Oxide.

Pinch pot bowl. Stoneware. Glaze. Oxide.

Swallows. Sgrafitto. Stoneware. Glaze.

Stoneware bud vase. Lucie Rie Glaze.

Square bowl. Sea-foam glaze.

Square bowl. Sea-foam glaze.

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