Julia Kirillova
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b. Russia
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Rabilizirov’s Gallery, London, England
Moscow General Museum of Applied Art, Moscow, Russia
Art Foundation of the USSR, Moscow, Russia
Museum of Modern Art, Surgut, USSR
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2006 Hot Tea!, del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2001 Hot Tea!, del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2000 Special Teapot Exhibit, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
1999 Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Racine, WI
Pacific Craft Show, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, CA
1996 Russian Tea Ceremony, Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto, CA
1994 Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art Exposition, Chicago, IL
1993 Group Show of Russian Artists, Museum of History of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
1990 XIX Show of Young Artists, Manez Hall, Moscow, Russia
Group Show of Russian Artists Exchange, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Rabilizirov’s Gallery, London, England
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I am interested in exploring the connection between humanist traditions of folklore while evolving contemporary forms of artistic expression. The emphasis is upon examining human involvement with the environment in a tangible yet grotesque manner. The pieces attempt to capture the spirit of interaction, reflecting and displaying the essence in an innately satisfying form. The art is intended to kindle a pleasing portrayal of universal message utilizing clay as a near-eternal medium.
Each piece is individually made and is one of a kind. The bodies of the vessels are thrown on the wheel and are made from "glacia" porcelain. The figurines are made by hand. The pieces are bisqued at ∆04. They are then hand painted and air brushed with underglazes and stains. Clear glaze is then applied and the piece is fired in a gas environment in oxidation to ∆10-∆11. Each firing may take up to 20 hours. Then rare decal patterns, 24K gold and lustres are applied and the piece is fired once more.
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Rabilizirov’s Gallery, London, England
Moscow General Museum of Applied Art, Moscow, Russia
Art Foundation of the USSR, Moscow, Russia
Museum of Modern Art, Surgut, USSR
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2006 Hot Tea!, del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2001 Hot Tea!, del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2000 Special Teapot Exhibit, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
1999 Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Racine, WI
Pacific Craft Show, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, CA
1996 Russian Tea Ceremony, Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto, CA
1994 Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art Exposition, Chicago, IL
1993 Group Show of Russian Artists, Museum of History of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
1990 XIX Show of Young Artists, Manez Hall, Moscow, Russia
Group Show of Russian Artists Exchange, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Rabilizirov’s Gallery, London, England
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I am interested in exploring the connection between humanist traditions of folklore while evolving contemporary forms of artistic expression. The emphasis is upon examining human involvement with the environment in a tangible yet grotesque manner. The pieces attempt to capture the spirit of interaction, reflecting and displaying the essence in an innately satisfying form. The art is intended to kindle a pleasing portrayal of universal message utilizing clay as a near-eternal medium.
Each piece is individually made and is one of a kind. The bodies of the vessels are thrown on the wheel and are made from "glacia" porcelain. The figurines are made by hand. The pieces are bisqued at ∆04. They are then hand painted and air brushed with underglazes and stains. Clear glaze is then applied and the piece is fired in a gas environment in oxidation to ∆10-∆11. Each firing may take up to 20 hours. Then rare decal patterns, 24K gold and lustres are applied and the piece is fired once more.