MISCOLA
Lisa Sauer
This project is about using porcelain in an unfamiliar context to highlight its versatile qualities.
During the excursions, the importance of color on ceramics was highlighted, and porcelain painters inspired me to integrate porcelain into the realm of painting. In the usual color palettes, the arrangement and mixture of the mixing areas is often predetermined, which limits the individuality of the art.
My aim is to develop a palette that allows each artist to use it individually. At the same time, its unusual shape should set it apart from conventional palettes and not evoke any direct association with them. Handling is a central aspect of my design, because the palette, like the brush, is the work of art in the hand or on the table from start to finish. It should feel comfortable in the hand and the handle should not block the space of the mixing area.
Painting should become an intuitive activity without restrictions.
Porcelain for Use. Exploring the Material and Its Processing.
After conducting in-depth research into the history, culture, and myths surrounding the 'white gold,' they created practical porcelain items by experimenting with the material and its processing, combining traditional craftsmanship with digital production techniques.
The semester project culminated in a two-day realization workshop at the Drin & Dran Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, led by ceramist Elisabeth Klein, where all the designs showcased in this online exhibition were brought to life.
Klaus Hackl, January 2024
