Lilach Mileikowski
Lilach Mileikowski — 'The Congregation' Sculpture, 2022
$2,400
Within this artwork fused in clay, glaze and fabric, sits the delicate scrolls of Hebrew script, marking the sacred prayer, Shema-Israel. This prayer is traditionally recited at morning, evening and at the passing of a life.
Clay vessels are emblems of our primal needs, as containers for carrying water or food. In this context, they are also suggestive of human figures, wrapped in a traditional garment, gathering as one in a ceremonial congregation. Reiterated and bonded they reflect on the basic human need to connect, representing the power of prayer to unite. The singular is supported by the whole and the whole is united by the singular. The congregation conveys a fusion of many disparate elements, clay to fabric, nature to man-made, past to present, frozen moment to eternity. Potent yet delicate it reflects on the meditative energy of a prayer and its capacity to support life’s ever-changing dynamics, comforting grief and celebrating joy.
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Lilach Mileikowski is a ceramic artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally from Israel with a background in graphic design, Lilach migrated to Melbourne in 1995, completed a Diploma of Arts Ceramics, followed by an Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development. In 2016, she completed a Master of Fine Art at RMIT University, her research focusing on the spiritual and political concerns of identity exploring the dual notions of fragility and strength. Lilach’s work is held in private collections and has been a finalist for prestigious exhibitions in Australia and internationally, including The International Ceramic Competition Mino Japan, The Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award, The Victorian Ceramic Art Award, The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize and The Lake Macquarie Art Prize. Most recently, her work was celebrated in a solo show, SUSTENANCE, selected for The Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition, The Australian Ceramics Association Exhibition HELD and The North Queensland Ceramic Awards.
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November 14, 2024 - January 25, 2025
Curated by Simone Haag
Craft is thrilled to invite internationally renowned Australian decorator Simone Haag as the guest curator of Craft’s final main gallery exhibition of 2024. Making her curatorial debut, Haag presents a group exhibition featuring works by more than 30 Australian artists.
Material: stoneware clay, porcelain slip, layered ceramic glaze materials, textured fabric, screen-print stain application, dry glaze
Dimensions: 44 x 25 x 35cm
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