I really enjoyed watching the process from start to finish. The video gave a better perspective on the art of clay. Watching the native gather the clay from the ground was awesome to see. It brought appreciation that we have it accessible from a bag. The native was able to create beautiful clay pots with minimal tools. The native was even able to complete the process of glazing and firing. As we work without the art studio, its inspiring to see that we still have the ability to make great work at home! The video shows that patience and the skills work that has been used from 100 of years ago. It shows how these skills started from using creativity and working with the things that are around us. It is nice to see the tradition is still being past on and that clay can last a long time. In the video I was able to recognize some of the skills that have been taught to us this semester.
Yes, the patient, quiet and confident hand work brings us back to a time when life wasn't so rushed and disconnected from the earth. His technique is several thousand years old actually and is found on every continent on earth.
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