Solo-exhibition Painted ceramics: Petra Bittl solo from 9 Oct. - 19 Nov. 2021 / participant Come to the Table! from Nov 26 - Dec 23 2021 (group exhibition tableware)
Petra Bittl: “My objects are still vase forms; they have an opening which is very important to me, but they are on the border between figure and vase. The surface covers the form as an overcoat and separates it into different parts such as head, torso, and lower body. They have a feminine ambiance. The colors are those of autumn and are a harbinger of winter.”
Sometimes she paints directly on the form, and sometimes on a plasterboard, after which she transfers the painting in its entirety onto the form. The paintings are always abstract, and the use of color is subdued, with occasionally a gold accent. She also uses the technique of applying pieces of porcelain to the surface or scoring it. In addition to the spatial work, in this exhibition Petra Bittl also shows a series of wall objects decorated in the same way. These wall pieces are a lovely addition, in which the style of painting and decorating clearly comes into the foreground.
The unique objects display a love of working with clay, proclaiming Petra Bittl’s exciting and appealing debut at Galerie Terra Delft.
