Molten Glass, Fired Clay – documentation of artist Heini Riitahuhta working

Clay is shapeless without hands to mould it, just as glass needs a glassblower. Both ancient techniques remain in wide use around the world today. Mastering these processes requires great skill and experience. Both are also produced industrially, but hand-made glass and ceramics is easy to tell apart by its quality and distinctive appearance. 

In the video, artist Heini Riitahuhta is making The Song of the Rooster (2022) commission piece for Collection Kakkonen exhibition.