‘Raku ceramics are revered because of the unpredictability of the firing technique,’ says Adil, who acquired his training in raku firing in Japan. The ancient ceramics technique is enjoying a modern-day renaissance. Photo: RAAQUU
Micro-organisms form the building blocks of life, making up two-thirds of life on Earth. But due to their microscopic size, we’re unable to see and appreciate their beauty – until now.
In Life: Magnified, ceramic artist Adil Abdul Ghani aims to give visitors something different. He wants to bring out the otherworldly allure of microbes through earthenware sculptures, interpreting different facets of nature and humanity in shapes inspired by microlife, such as diatoms and microbial bacterium.
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'Life: Magnified' exhibition
‘Raku ceramics are revered because of the unpredictability of the firing technique,’ says Adil, who acquired his training in raku firing in Japan. The ancient ceramics technique is enjoying a modern-day renaissance. Photo: RAAQUU
'The rainbow hue you see in my pieces come from the copper used in the glaze mixture, which is a more contemporary take,' says Adil. Photo: Bernama
One of Adil’s more abstract works titled 'Trust' (copper matte raku earthenware, 2023). Photo: The Star/Aina Amirah
Adil’s 'Emotion' (copper matte raku earthenware, 2023). Photo: The Star/Aina Amirah
'When I was applying for university, ceramics was actually the fifth pick on my list,' says Adil, who has not looked back since he changed his mind and trained as a potter. Photo: The Star/Samuel Ong
Visitors to the exhibition view Aidil’s ‘The Colony’ (smoked raku earthenware, 2023). Photo: The Star/Samuel Ong
A work from Adil titled 'Mother' (copper matte raku earthenware, 2023), which is part of his 'Life: Magnified' exhibition. Photo: The Star/Aina Amirah
'Family' (2023), left, and 'Thoughts' (2023) are obvara earthenware handmade by Adil. Photo: Photo: The Star/Aina Amirah
Visitors taking a look at Adil's ceramic works at the 'Life: Magnified' exhibition at Zhan Art Space in Petaling Jaya. Photo: Zhan Art Space
It took Adil nearly four years to truly master the raku technique at a level he was satisfied with. Photo: Bernama
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