In the hands of Kolkata-based artist Srijoni Roy, ceramic art attains a new form in varied ways. An alumna of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Srijoni was born as a hearing-challenged baby. Her imagination takes flight in ceramic art.
“Srijoni views the world as a silent movie, translating its beauty and essence into her artistic pottery, ” says her mother, Sukanya, adding, ”Her handmade ceramic pieces reflect a blend of traditional techniques and contemporary aesthetics and are celebrated for their artistic richness and craftsmanship.” Decorative art Wall plate by Srijoni| Photo Credit:Special arrangement Srijoni creates decorative pottery tea sets, wabi-sabi (visibly repaired pieces of ceramic) bowls, wall plates, and floor lamps in her ceramics studio Bakeclay Studio (bakeclay.com) in Kolkata.
She recently displayed her collection at an exhibition by Baromarket in Hyderabad. Srijoni shares her story over an email, a story of grit, her parents’ support and finding an avenue of expression in ceramic art. Choosing art Srijoni “could see, smell and feel but could not hear since childhood” and had to undergo speech therapy sessions to pronounce the syllables.
Life seemed like a ‘silent movie reel’; without hearing aids, she could not hear the thunder, only feel its vibration, she mentions. Wabi-sabi bowls by Srijoni| Photo Credit:Special arrangement Srijoni ”fell in love with anything visual and enjoyed painting, sketching and photography. .