Ceramica Olianas Sardegna
The artisan
Working with a creative and original approach, Gianpaolo Olianas features a peculiar style and an expressive artistic and personal jargon. He learnt pottery techniques while attending a training course in Milan, where he understood that through plastic procedures, as an an artist he could experiment and apply his passion for drawing. After a long-time experience, in 1998 he opened the Ceramica Olianas Sardegna workshop, in the pictoresque Villanova district in Cagliari. In his studio he works full-time to create dream-like illustrated ceramics, well recognized in the industry and also exhibited inside his workshop and in several arts and crafts shops.
The collection
Gianpaolo Olianas's production is characterized by an emphasis on handicraft procedures which allow to model each object as a unique piece. Artefacts designed to furnish and decorate the house, have irregular shapes, different from one another. His style is characterized by a peculiar taste featuring vibrant blue shades. One of his main features is the rich iconography inspired by stylised plant and animal elements. His ceramic production is extensive: containers of various shapes and sizes, coffee/tea sets, furnishings and various custom objects.
The technique
Made following the plate, coiling and manual techniques, artefacts are decorated with graffiti and paintings, featuring glazes and tin-glazes. The use of non-toxic materials ensures their use for culinary purposes.
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Where to find them
E-mail: paolo.lella@libero.it
Telefono: +39 (0)70 44450 - +39 328 3172711