The atypical ceramicist :: Mmegi Online

Pottery has always been significant to Botswana culture and synonymous with women. One rare and talented 35-year-old man based in Kopong, Emmanuel Senamolela, has marked a break from traditional techniques with his unique style. Mmegi Staffer MOMPATI TLHANKANE sat down with the potter to inquire about his long learnt technique

The emergence of studio pottery in Britain in the early 20th century changed the field of ceramics forever. The movement, originally influenced by art pottery, the arts and crafts movement later gave birth to British studio ceramicists like Lucie Rie who took the ceramic movement to another level.

Locally, the art of ceramic is not done but many people but Emmanuel Senamolela from Mmankgodi decided to stand head and shoulders above the rest and do the extraordinary. His throwing on the wheel technique has won him many accolades including the best ceramic award at the Thapong Artist of the Year Awards (TAYA) last year.

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