SHELLEY MAISEL





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.
AVAILABLE WORKS


Ceramic pot. 22cm x 14 cms. R1250

Ceramic vase. 17 x 14cms. R1250

Large Ceramic pot. 24cm x 21cms. R3000

Ceramic vases.
Left: 21 x 11cms. R1250 (sold)
Right: 21 x 11cms: R1250

Large Vessel. 19cms x 14cms. R1,400

Large Vessel with symbols. 16 cms x 13cms. R1,800

Large white Vessel. 14 cms x 23cms. R2,300

Ceramic vessels . L. 14cm x 13cms. R745 8cms x 12cms R495.

Large Vessel (Circles and Stripes). 20cms x 18cms. R1700

Medium Vessel with Handles. 23cms x 16cms. R900

Small Black Vessel. 12,5cms x 14cms. R550

Left: Black & White stripe Vessel. 17cms x 10cms. R650
Right: Black & White cross Vessel.19cm x 8cms. R650

Small Black & White vessel with crosses. 14cms x 16cms. R750

Large Vessel. 38cms x 17cms. R3,200

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

Small Cylinder vessel with circles
LEFT: 10cms x 16cms, R900
RIGHT: 11cms x 14cms. R900

Medium Vessel. 19cms x 21cms. R2,850

Medium Vessel on feet
LEFT: 20cms x 27cms, R1,510
RIGHT: 18cms x 26cms. R1,510

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

Large Black Vessel
LEFT: 21 cms x 17 cms, R1,800
RIGHT: 21 cms x 17 cms, R1,800

Small Black Vessel with white stripes. 14cms x 12,5cms. R700

Large Black and White Vessel. 30cms x 16cms. R3400

Tall Cylinder, Black and White. 34cms x 9cms. R1240

Large Vessel, White with Black detail. 27cms x 19cms. R3400

Large Cylinder, Black and White. 33cms x 13cms. R3200

Medium Cylinder, Black and White. 26cms x 11cms. R1800

Large Vessel, White with Black detail. 27cms x 19cms. R3400

White Tripod vessel. 21cms x 11cms. R900

Large Vessel, Black and White. 17,5cms x 11cms. R1700