Raphy
Raphy — 'Flying Amongst the Stars' Ceramic Planter, 2026
This planter-vase features a sculptural mosaic relief created using techniques developed during Raphy's residency at the Chicago Mosaic School, where they studied under master mosaicist Verdiano Marzi. Regarded as a pioneer in the evolution of mosaic as a contemporary art form, Marzi’s influence is evident in the work’s dynamic surface and sculptural presence. Raphy has drawn on these methods for this work as a tribute to both the transformative experience of studying with Marzi and the sense of possibility his practice inspires.
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Raphy is a ceramic artist and mosaicist from Melbourne Australia who combines ancient craft with contemporary storytelling. Using stone and clay, he records modern life while drawing deep inspiration from his own heritage.
Through his research, he has developed a custom slip-casting method for ceramic tesserae and established one of the only specialised studios of its kind in Australia.
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12 November 2026 - 6 February 2027
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Craft Victoria presents Visionaries 2026, curated by Tali Roth.
Visionaries is Craft’s flagship exhibition series, designed to create meaningful pathways between Australia’s exceptional makers and the wider worlds of design, culture and everyday life.
Tali Roth is the founder and creative director of the award-winning Studio Tali Roth. For Visionaries 2026, Tali has curated an immersive presentation informed by her interior design practice in Australia and internationally.
The exhibition will showcase more than 50 Australian makers and artists, celebrating a bold and playful approach to living with craft.
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Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: approx. 34 x 36 x 33cm
Please note: purchased works are to be collected at the conclusion of the exhibition (6 February 2027).
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