Majolica sculpture handcrafted with earthenware. It has been decorated with mother-of-pearl finish and details in platinum and copper. The piece is a modern interpretation of the Sicilian Moors heads.
Gloria Di Modica started her career as a painter after graduating at the Fine Arts Academy in Rome. But, over time, she has became a multi-skilled artisan. Today, she is a ceramicist and a sculptor, too, and her next step is to become a jewelry maker. "I’m so curious about new crafts and techniques," she admits, "and I’m always seeking to learn and try new things." After studying, she met her husband, Emanuele, and they decided to found Artefice Atelier in Sicily. At first, they established a small workshop in Modica, but later their business was so successful they had to move to Ragusa, where they found a bigger and more comfortable place. Today, they produce unique artworks which are distributed in many shops throughout Sicily and in important shops in France and in the United States.
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Majolica sculpture handcrafted with earthenware. It has been decorated with mother-of-pearl finish and details in platinum and copper. The piece is a modern interpretation of the Sicilian Moors heads.
Photo: © Carlo Giunta
Majolica sculpture handcrafted with earthenware. It has been decorated with bright colored glazes. The piece is a modern interpretation of the Sicilian Moors heads.
Photo: © Carlo Giunta
Collection of black and white hand painted ceramic vases evoking New York city’s lively charm.
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Medusa statuette is a ceramic sculpture depicting Medusa, which is finely decorated with bright coloured glazes. Gloria Di Modica drew on traditional techniques to create the bust.