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Ruben Pap

  • Ceramicist
  • Yerevan, Armenia
  • Master Artisan
Ruben Pap Ceramicist
Contact
Armenian, English, Russian
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+374 95688684
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The miracle of ceramics

  • • Ruben was always certain he wanted to master a craft
  • • He is inspired by the freedom and uncertainty of making
  • • Turquoise glaze is his maker's signature

Ruben Pap started to learn ceramics when he was 22 and it took him almost ten years to become a professional. Blending art, design and function with traditional, modern or experimental techniques, Ruben brings a new touch to an age-old tradition. He considers the turquoise glaze used in his works, as his signature. Ruben’s pieces follow his philosophy: the idea of freedom and uncertainty inspires him mostly, because when he makes a piece, he never knows what will happen next. He describes the process of making as a miracle that repeats itself. Ruben uses traditional wheel throwing and forming techniques, mixed with some cutting, shaping and altering to create cups, vases, plates and other decorations. He strongly believes that a master's work reflects the person who made it, in his case it shows his inner freedom.

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Works

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Turquoise Pomegranate

These blue pomegranates are breaking the notion that this fruit could only be red in colour. They were made in clay with a blue glaze.

Height 12 cm
Diameter 16 cm

Photo: ©Christina Malkhasyan
Blooming Flower vase

This dark blue glazed vase is evocative of a flower blooming with is petal-like edges.

Height 22 cm
Width 13 cm

Photo: ©Christina Malkhasyan
The Blue House

This tiny clay house, glazed in blue, is designed to be used as a candle holder.

Length 9.5 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Height 6 cm

Photo: ©Christina Malkhasyan
The Odd-shape vases

This is a collection of two-toned clay vases of an assortment of different shapes and sizes, finished with a vibrant blue glaze.

Length 9.5 cm

Photo: ©Christina Malkhasyan
A Nature Mort

This piece comprises a clay plate and vase with blue glaze, in bicolour.

Height 23 cm
Diameter 28 cm

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