Porcelain holds a distinct place in Ielizaveta’s artistic practice. Her experiments with this material, and the results they yield, are difficult to directly relate to her ceramic explorations — here, the artist reveals a completely different facet of herself.
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At first glance, porcelain may seem similar to ceramics. Indeed, many technical stages of its production appear alike. But in reality, porcelain is an entirely different material — far more demanding and unforgiving. Its delicate translucency reveals every imperfection the artist might have made while shaping the image.
When working with porcelain, Ielizaveta does not rely on her usual methods — neither the traditional ones nor the techniques she developed for ceramics. In this medium, a different artistic language emerges, along with a new approach and a distinct form of expression.
"Medusa" 2019
The piece "Medusa" was created in 2019 specifically for the most prestigious international porcelain competition, Blanc de Chine 2019 (International Blanc de Chine Porcelain Competition).
At the heart of this sculpture lies an experiment with the burning out of an organic core, which served as the supporting structure for the incredibly delicate form.
The experiment was successful: the work was accepted into the competition and is now held in the museum collection of the organizer.
Porcelain is such a delicate and sensitive material that it can convey the impossible weightlessness of stone, like a jellyfish floating in the ocean.
"Loofah" 2017
Porcelain, author's experiment,
Porcelain, author's experiment,
electric kiln firing 1280 degrees.
electric kiln firing 1280 degrees.
27*14*14 cm
27*14*14 cm
In this work, the artist aimed to recreate the natural form of a loofah using technical methods. At first glance, the viewer has no doubt about the object’s organic origin — the illusion is that convincing. Yet behind this apparent ease lies a long and meticulous process.
Here, art is not only about creating something new, but also about the ability to replicate with precision. The artist invents a personal technical language through which the illusion of authenticity becomes an undeniable reality.
The experiments with burning out an organic structure during the making of this object had a lasting impact on the artist’s later work — not only with porcelain, but also with ceramics as a whole.
"Cobweb" 2017
Porcelain, author's experiment,
Porcelain, author's experiment,
electric kiln firing 1280 degrees.
electric kiln firing 1280 degrees.
18*27*14 cm
18*27*14 cm
The object "Cobweb" was created as an experiment in the search for a new series. In it, a porcelain cobweb, devoid of support points, forms its own space — like a cloud existing independently of the surrounding environment.
The work also uses an experimental technique of burning out an organic base.
Art provides us with the opportunity to see the impossible. But once it has already happened, it becomes easy for us to realize the path that describes the evolution of what has occurred. Like science, art reveals the unknown and invites the future into our world.
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