Chryssa Kotoula's circular ceramics debut in Milan
Chryssa Kotoula, a Greek artist born in 1995 in Larissa, is showcasing her inaugural solo exhibition in Italy titled "We are walking talking Minerals" at Fondazione Officine Saffi in Milan. This follows her achievement of the Special Prize at the Officine Saffi Award 2024. Utilizing an experimental terrazzo method, she transforms studio waste—such as dry clay, rehydrated scraps, and glaze remnants—into both functional and sculptural pieces, firing them once to minimize energy use. The exhibition's name draws inspiration from Jane Bennett's 2010 book "Vibrant Matter." Kotoula focuses on material awareness, layering clays to narrate their origins, and prioritizes "circularity" over "sustainability." The exhibition is part of Fondazione Officine Saffi's summer season.
Key facts
- Chryssa Kotoula is a Greek artist born in 1995 in Larissa.
- She won a Special Prize at Officine Saffi Award 2024.
- Her first solo exhibition in Italy is titled 'We are walking talking Minerals'.
- The exhibition is held at Fondazione Officine Saffi in Milan.
- Kotoula uses circular economy principles, transforming studio waste into art.
- She employs an experimental terrazzo technique with glaze fragments.
- Her work requires only one firing and avoids high-temperature kilns.
- The title references Jane Bennett's 2010 book 'Vibrant Matter'.
Entities
Artists
- Chryssa Kotoula
- Jane Bennett
- Pliny the Elder
Institutions
- Fondazione Officine Saffi
- Officine Saffi Award
Locations
- Larissa
- Greece
- Milan
- Italy
- Delo