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Joana Vasconcelos — Poe
Joana Vasconcelos

Poe

"Poe" by Joana Vasconcelos brings together the traditional Portuguese craft of faience ceramics, rooted in the iconic legacy of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, with intricate handmade cotton crochet. The work merges industrial and artisanal techniques, layering painted ceramic glaze with the delicate, labor-intensive textile work that has become a hallmark of Vasconcelos's practice. Together, these materials explore themes of cultural identity, femininity, and the elevation of domestic craft to the realm of fine art.

Medium
Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro faience painted with ceramic glaze, handmade cotton crochet

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April 13, 2016

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Joana Vasconcelos, Poe

"Poe" by Joana Vasconcelos brings together the traditional Portuguese craft of faience ceramics, rooted in the iconic legacy of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, with intricate handmade cotton crochet. The work merges industrial and artisanal techniques, layering painted ceramic glaze with the delicate, labor-intensive textile work that has become a hallmark of Vasconcelos's practice. Together, these materials explore themes of cultural identity, femininity, and the elevation of domestic craft to the realm of fine art.

Medium
Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro faience painted with ceramic glaze, handmade cotton crochet
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portuguese, Crochet, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Decorative, Whimsical, Ceramic, Colorful, Figurative, Contemporary

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