Published 27 July 2024
Inspired by his South African heritage, Madoda Fani works on a large scale, building organic-shaped vessels with smooth surfaces punctuated by intricate, repetitive patterns. His hand-coiled, burnished and smoke-fired pieces are a contemporary evolution of traditional Zulu ceramics, and his curvaceous forms with hand-carved embellishments are entirely distinct.
Madoda will present a number of works in progress to illustrate his process and technique.
Participants will receive a slab of clay to mould and follow along as he demonstrates and speaks on the various stages of coiling and carving.
When: Saturday 10 August, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Where: Bunbury Senior High School
Cost: $15 per person + booking fee
Participants will need to bring:
• Steel kidney/ steel scrapers/ribs
• Carving tools
• A scalpel knife
• A surform
• Sponges
• Semi-precious stones for burnishing
• Apron and handtowel
• Note book and pen
Bring as many tools as you feel comfortable with, as there may be others that you are familiar with that could be beneficial to the experience.
About the artist
Madoda is represented by Southern Guild Gallery (Cape Town & Los Angeles). A finalist for the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize in 2022, he has work in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, also in the collections of the LOEWE Foundation and HRH Franz, Duke of Bavaria.
His work has been presented at Expo Chicago, Design Miami, Investec Cape Town Art Fair, The Salon Art + Design in New York, and as part of the Christie’s London annual design auction.