ISKANDAR Jalil
Visual Arts,
Accession Number 000524
- National Museum of Singapore
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- Sabapathy T K
Interviewer
- 01:02:28
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 2
Metadata
- 1 Feb 1987
Recording Date
- 00:31:12
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee received training in ceramic engineering in Japan (1969). Things learned during training : Link of (ceramic) craft with culture/religion. Emergence of studio pottery. Comparison of studio pottery and industry pottery; Intimate knowledge/understanding of material used; Identity of pottery created linked to the artist. Ceramic art evolved from practical/functional to aesthetic; Importance of retaining the origin of the material. Techniques and tools used in creating ceramics. Development of ceramic art over the years.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 2
Metadata
- 1 Feb 1987
Recording Date
- 00:31:16
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee's development in pottery. Developing of pottery based on environment and experience. Limitations in studio pottery. How to be innovative with shapes and forms of pottery. Artist need to be personally involved with his creation. How to appreciate pottery as a layman; consideration for materials used; Personal characteristics reflected on the pots e.g. treatment of clay. Indigenous pottery. Interviewee's comment on the ceramic activity in Singapore; not enough public dialogues, criticisms, lack of dedicated people involved. Non-verbal nature of pottery appreciation.
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