Anupama Shankar
My introduction to ceramics was at Delhi Blue Pottery almost a decade ago. Spending half an hour wedging and preparing the clay, laid the foundation, which many years later, finally found its ground in Mumbai.
A Course at Raheja College of Art and Architecture in Mumbai enabled me to learn the basics. The classes and workshops helped me in understanding the beautiful medium of clay. The dream to get into pottery full time, finally took shape.
My previous experience in fine arts does reflect in my works. I make wall platters, murals and sculptures, apart from functional ceramics. I try to bridge the gap between decorative and functional ceramics. For me, every day in my home studio, is a learning experience, experimenting with different clay bodies, glazes, and firing temperatures in my electric kiln, as I move forward one step at a time.
Each piece is handmade with a lot of love and attention to detail. I have participated in Studio Potters Markets at Bandra (2018 & 2019), Hyderabad (2018), Kalaghoda Arts Festival (2019 & 2020), Pune market (2019), Cerafest Mumbai (2019), and Baroda (2020).
I started painting many years ago, mainly in oils, water color, and acrylics. Have done some textured and stone paintings as well.