MALKI STUDIO | ‘Fleeting moments of Joy (6)’ | Wheel thrown / Raku fired Puffer Fish TEHO ROPEYARN | 'Atava Ikamba

TEHO ROPEYARN | 'Atava Ikamba (River Crocodile)' | 2016 | Etching | Edition of 10 | 19

On these occasions

This is the artist's first monograph

Artwork story: This is a Dreamtime story about the two brothers

Sik yawoeyka mura thonarnu

MALKI STUDIO | ‘Fleeting moments of Joy (6)’ | Wheel thrown / Raku fired Puffer Fish TEHO ROPEYARN | 'Atava IkambaThe Japanese word Raku means "joy," "enjoyment," or "happiness through chance." In ceramics, it represents a technique and philosophy rooted in simplicity, imperfection, and the joy of making. Raku is a specific style of pottery that originated in Japan in the 16th century. Ceramic pieces are removed from the kiln while still glowing hot, then rapidly cooled and placed in combustible materials like straw or sawdust. This process affects the glaze