Painting with clay: a fusion of earth and art
Clay painting is a unique process that combines the tactile essence of ceramics with the expressive freedom of painting. Each piece begins with a carefully crafted paint mixture, made by blending clay, sand, pigments, and a specially prepared glue. This mixture not only provides rich, earthy textures but also connects the work to the raw, organic materials of the natural world.
The process is as much about the material as it is about the final piece. The sand adds grit and dimension, the pigments create rich, organic tones, and the clay itself lends a tactile, grounding quality to the paintings. Each stroke is a blend of texture and tone, resulting in pieces that feel both ancient and contemporary.
Clay painting is not just an exploration of form and color, but a celebration of the natural world.
Paintings and photography are courtesy of Ondou Studio.
