HERITAGE REVISITED: How to Create an Industry on a Potter’s Wheel
Project title: HERITAGE REVISITED: How to Create an Industry on a Potter’s Wheel
Clay is a simple material whose usage can be traced to ancient times across different traditions and cultures. The idea is to use “clay on a potter’s wheel” to explore the creative, cultural, and industrial potential of the local heritage.
Pottery can be used to revive interest in traditional crafts as well as a creative medium for revisiting the cultural and historical potential of the Kotor area.
The project proposes old craft(s) revitalisation, education, open-air demonstrations, exhibitions, production of unique pieces that preserve the traditional value of the technique, revisiting of local heritage in an artistic context, opening of possibilities for self-employment as well as joint-creative projects.
The project will promote a traditional craft while using the same craft to promote heritage and create new value.
Pottery can be used to revive interest in traditional crafts as well as a creative medium for revisiting the cultural and historical potential of the Kotor area.
The project proposes old craft(s) revitalisation, education, open-air demonstrations, exhibitions, production of unique pieces that preserve the traditional value of the technique, revisiting of local heritage in an artistic context, opening of possibilities for self-employment as well as joint-creative projects.
The project will promote a traditional craft while using the same craft to promote heritage and create new value.
Project author
Petar Maritnović and his wife Eva Molinar have been running the Atelier of the Traditional Crafts in Kotor for a long time. Petar is known for his original souvenirs as well as a clay artist. Petar’s artistic expression is a work in progress that can take unexpected turns. His art has been rewarded. Maja Marović is an art historian and independent researcher with experience in creative strategy, copy and content writing, and creative and educational projects. Petar and Maja’s friendship has a long history. They can drive each other mad, but there’s always an understanding. This makes them a good and dynamic team.
