Data powstania: 21.02.2024

Henryk Lula seeks inspiration for his ceramic works from the world of both nature and science. He does not copy existing forms, but interprets their artistic qualities such as rhythms or tensions. To bring out and emphasise the simplicity of the shapes or their intricate details, the artist uses the technique of black terracotta. He developed this technique using clay from Kadyny with a high content of chamotte. After the first firing, the vessels were polished to reveal the grains contained in the material. The next firing at the highest temperature reduced the clay to a black colour. The final polishing highlighted the differences in colour intensity and gave the impression of a blurred surface.