Irina Zaytceva

By Tahlia Aghily

This 160-page book explores the life and work of ceramicist, Irina Zaytceva. This Moscow-born artist has advanced degrees in book illustration from the prestigious Moscow Art Institute. Having illustrated a number of children's books, Irina found that her love for sculpting offered a wider range of expressing her artistic views. Delicate in appearance and beautiful to behold, Zaytceva's painted ceramic sculptures feature minotaurs, mermaids, monkeys, and matadors. These whimsical creations are finished with her signature gold luster, adding a majestic luminescent quality. This revolutionary artist developed several unique techniques that had never been used before; she intentionally causes bubbles, bulges, and waves to occur during the firing process so they can be incorporated into painted details like birds or flowers. Zaytceva's sculptural works celebrate the power of organic, figurative imagery while eschewing traditional representation and techniques.

• Format: Tankobon Softcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1647860946
• ISBN13: 9781647860943
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Primedia eLaunch LLC