Large-Form Ceramic Sculpture Creation using the Hand-building Method
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI29.6902Keywords:
Ceramic, Sculpture, Hand-building, Studio-Based ResearchAbstract
Ceramic sculpture in Malaysia is emerging, yet the high cost of equipment limits full-time artists. This study determines how beginner ceramic students can use the traditional hand-building method, which includes pinching, coiling, and slab building, to create large-form sculptures. Through studio-based and observational research, the study found that students, despite their inexperience, successfully produced large-scale works. The results highlight the effectiveness of hand-building techniques in overcoming equipment barriers and underscore their potential for enhancing students' skills and expanding their creative possibilities in academic settings.
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