,,Darko's artistic practice involves an experimental approach in the usage of clay techniques (terracotta, ceramics, porcelain, glaze), combining traditional techniques within the creative process, such as the Japanese Raku technique and its Eastern European modifications (Obvara), pit firing and barrel, and other methods, exploring their possibilities and the visual effects that can be accomplished, by completely exceeding conventional creative frameworks and established methods. He often finds and extracts clay from the ground by himself, processes and purifies it, and then uses it for his sculptures. The creative process is the basis of his practice and should be perceived inseparably from the artwork itself, since it concerns vitalist sculptures of free forms that represent organic growth, the rhythm of nature and the fluid flow of nature’s energy." Excerpt from Ana Ivanovic's essay "Terra Incognita", read more: https://montenegropavilion.com/Catalogue Darko Vučković, Soft forms 2017-2022 Photo: Ugo Carmeni ___________________________ The Art of Holding Hands ~ as we break through the sedimentary cloud ~ The exhibition presents works by artists Dante Buu, Lidija Delić, Ivan Šuković, Darko Vučković and Jelena Tomašević, as well as works from the collection of art of the Non-Aligned Countries, by Zuzana Chalupová, René Portocarrero, an unknown author from Iraq, and a documentary on the work of the artist Bernard Matemera. Commissioner: Jelena Božović Curator: Natalija Vujošević Organisation: @centar_savremene_umjetnosti_cg Supported by: @ministarstvo_kulture_i_medija Partners: @air_montenegro @aerodromi_cg April 23 - November 27, 2022 Palazzo Malipiero #TheArtofHoldingHands #MontenegroPavilion #montenegro #darkovuckovic #clay #biennalearte2022 #illattedeisogni #themilkofdreams #venice #italy #raku #obvara