Head in Head.
Glazed clay, approx 40 x 30 x 25cm, 15kg
Contemporary Polish ceramics sculptor Jacek OPAŁA is never completely sure how each individual piece is going to react to the firing process in the kiln. The cracked, broken and mottled surfaces are testament to his notion that each of his sculptures are unique, treating each form as an explorative journey.
In his own words
Can you please introduce yourself and explain what motivated you to become an Artist?
My name is Jacek Opała, and I am from Bolesławiec in Poland. I was inspired to make sculptures by an artist friend. Before my ceramic adventure I was a fan of photography for many years.I am living in the town of ceramic. I drank my mother’s milk from clay.
What are the most challenging aspects of using ceramics as a sculptural material?
Each of my sculptures is absolutely unique, as each is separately created.The most are a kind of two different worlds or forms combination.
My town is known for ceramic and there are many manufacturers around so I couldn’t choose another material to sculpt than clay
Can I go Out?
Glazed clay, approx 40 x 20 x 40cm, 10kg
What’s the best advice you ever had about how to be more creative?
When I’ve done my first work my dear wife said “do it because you’re good” – that gave me power to art. Now I know that I have place in the art world.
What influences have driven your work and why?
I loved Italian classic sculptures and architecture. And emotion. The combination of emotion and classic style give me ideas for sculpting.
What’s next for you?
I am working and exhibiting. My plan is to be in good galleries in west Europe and later, who knows, maybe in Hong Kong too. I am looking for new galleries in the world to cooperate.
Born in Bolesławiec, 1970, JO grew up in a town famous for its manufacture of ceramics and clay for over 600 years.
All images courtesy of JACEK OPAŁA | http://emotionsart.pl/
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Can I go Out? (Detail)
Glazed clay, approx 40 x 20 x 40cm, 10kg
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Glazed clay, approx 60 x 50 x 40cm, 20kg
The reconstructed time.
Glazed clay, approx 40 x 25 x 25cm, 10kg
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Chamotte clay, approx 60 x 40 x 35cm, 10kg
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Chamotte clay, approx 65 x 50 x 35cm, 20kg
