- Commencement of an awe-striking Pottery Fest in Pune
- A ceramic artistry display with an expanded lineup of artists, diverse pottery forms, and interactive workshops
PUNE: The Pune Potters’ Market 2023, a mega Pottery treat, has begun with its third edition at The Pavillion, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune. The event is curated and organized by Indranil Garai’s IGA Galleria in association with Bhoomi Pottery. The event showcases pottery as a powerful medium of expression, with artists from all over India displaying their artwork in Utility Pottery, Ceramic Sculptures, Murals, Jewellery, and Artifacts.
Compared to previous editions, Pune Potters’ Market 2023 offers a bigger palate of studio potters specializing in handmade ceramics. There are 48 participating artists altogether, of which 24 are exhibiting on the first weekend (20th to 22nd October) and a balance of 24 on the second weekend (27th to 29th October), participating and displaying an array of their artwork.
The event is free and open to all, and art lovers can visit this ceramic art fiesta from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. till Sunday, 22nd October. The festival also includes interactive workshops where visitors can learn about pottery making and techniques.
Pottery is a powerful medium of expression, and potters from different parts of the country have expressed the enriching feeling of mixing their hands in the clay and witnessing an imaginary art piece transform into a tangible one. The event provides a platform for artists to showcase their creativity and express themselves through their artwork.
Shalan Dere, an artist from Mumbai, said, “I’ve been doing pottery for 35 years now, and I primarily do stoneware, tableware, and sculptures. I am happy that people like and appreciate pottery these days. In pottery, I create something that I like more than what people would like.“
Pralayantika Sharma from Bhopal said, “I started pottery as a part of my hobby, but I’ve fully dived into it as a profession now. I do cutwork and decoration of ceramic surfaces, including paintings, engravings, and impressions. I’ve participated in the Pune Potters’ Market 2023 with the aim of spreading this art form to more and more people. I am happy that people are appreciating pottery nowadays.”
The Pune Potters’ Market 2023 celebrates pottery as a powerful medium of expression, showcasing the creativity and talent of artists from all over India. The event provides a platform for visitors to learn about pottery making and techniques and appreciate the beauty of handmade ceramics.
