Ibrahim Said : Egyptian and Islamic Design in Clay: Forms, Drawing, Relief, and Carving
Please join us for a two-day demonstartion workshop with renowned Egyptian ceramist Ibrahim Said, as he explains and demonstrates techniques developed from his family’s traditional pottery roots in Fustat, Egypt.
Along with wheel throwing demonstrations showing traditional Egyptian forms, Ibrahim Said will discuss and demonstrate the use of geometry in Islamic design as the basis for both traditional Islamic ware and his own sculptural ceramic work. He will walk through the steps from drawing on paper to translating designs onto clay. Ibrahim will also demonstrate how even similar underlying geometric structures can become a variety of different patterns in both relief and carving techniques.
Dates:
Ibrahim will be presenting a workshop at sfclayworks ceramics studio, 2240 Palou Ave. in San Francisco CA on June 21, 22-23, 2024.
On Friday evening June 21, at 7:00pm Ibrahim will give a slide lecture and presentation that will be open to the public. ($10. donation suggested) The artist talk and slide presentation will provide a great framework for the Saturday and Sunday demonstrations workshop.
The two-day demonstration workshop will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, 2024 from 10:30pm-4:00pm on both days.
We are excited to learn more about Ibrahim’s techniques and about how he developed his work from his family’s traditional pottery roots in Egypt, to the sculptural work that he makes today.
Pricing:
Two day demonstration workshop and Friday evening artist lecture/slide show with lunches included. (We may not be able to accomodate all dietary restictions)
sfclayworks studio members – $285.
General public – $340.
Registration: email us at sfclayworks(at)gmail.com
Ibrahim Said Bio
From the narrow streets, pottery ovens, and noisy workshops of Fustat, Ibrahim Said was born in 1976. Fustat is an area in Cairo, Egypt that has etched its name in the history of the pottery industry since the Islamic conquest. Ibrahim comes from a family of potters, and his father became his first teacher and the rich cultural heritage of Egypt became his second.
Known for his elegant vases that are included in some prestigious Middle East collections, Ibrahim’s work is inspired by the ancient work of Egyptians- the strong lines and bold shapes- although his signature work embodies a lightness that comes from his silhouettes, small bases, and delicate finials.
His carvings are derived from Islamic jug filter designs, which were both functional and aesthetic. The carved area in the neck of the jug filtered out impurities when water was collected in the Nile. Ibrahim wanted to find a way to bring these ancient carvings back to life while somehow maintaining their history.
He has participated in workshops and demonstrations throughout the Middle East, and has been highly recognized for his technical ability, creativity, and innovation in the field of ceramics. His work is included in numerous collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery of Scotland, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Wellin Museum of Art, Colby Museum of Art, and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Devotion 63″x21″x26″ White earthenware, 2018 – Ibrahim Said
