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SHELLEY MAISEL

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Shelley Maisel is a highly acclaimed South African ceramicist who has exhibited extensively throughout the Country.

The materials, shapes and decorations of Shelley's work not only portray her interests but also reveal subliminal influences. The colour and texture of the clay, the hand-painted edges, circles and bead-like decorations, as well as inlaid metal pieces, embody the artistic expression of primitive cultures.

 

"My inspiration is drawn from many sources. I have always been drawn to and influenced by African, Aboriginal, Pre-Colombian, Oceanic, American Indian and South American art. I find their use of colour, intricate design, symbols and elements of nature, both beautiful and fascinating. In turn I express my love for clay and colour through my work, using many elements of nature as inspiration."

 

Shelley also forms her vessels by using the same clay hand-building techniques favoured by these cultures, namely coiling and pinching. In the coiling method, pieces of clay are rolled into long, thin ropes. These ropes are joined together during the assembly process, with the aid of slip (a clay and water mixture) painted onto the upper edges of the coils. The pinch method is the simplest clay hand-building technique, involving only the use of hands to wedge a ball of clay and mould it into the required shape.

To see Shelley at work in her studio click here.

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AVAILABLE WORKS

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Large Black & white striped Vessel.  H: 36cm. R4450

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Large  white striped Vessel.  H 36cm R4450

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Tall Vessel.H. 34cm.  R3900 each. 

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Large cone shaped Vessel. 21cms x 18cms. R1,510

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Medium Vessel on feet

LEFT: 20cms x 27cms, R1,510

RIGHT: 18cms x 26cms. R1,510

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Medium Black Vessel. 20cms x 11cms. R1,080

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Large Black Vessel

LEFT: 21 cms x 17 cms, R1,800

RIGHT: 21 cms x 17 cms, R1,800

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Large Cylinder, Black and White. 28 cm x 18 cm R3,010

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Left: Tall Cylinder, Black and White. 33 cm x 11 cm SOLD

Middle: Medium Short Cylinder, Black and White. 26.5 cm x12 cm R2,300

Right: Medium Tall Cylinder, Black and White 33.5 cm x 9 cm  R2,700 

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Large White Bowl with Pot. Black and White. 25.5 cm x 27 cm R3,400

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Left: Large Vessel, Black and White. 26.5 cm x 13 cm R1,700

Right: Large Vessel, Black and White. 27 cm x 21 cm  R3,000 

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Large Vessel Ceramic 14 x 14 cm R4 600 

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Left: Medium Bowl 13 x 17.5 c, R850

Middle: Bowl on foot 16 x 18 cm R1 510 

Right: Tall long Vessels  34 x 16 cm  R3,900 

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