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Each Ardmore ceramic piece is a collaborative process. 
Some pieces begin with the thrower creating the shape on the wheel. Then the sculptor hand-forms the figurative elements in clay. Realistic animals and foliage take shape in skillful hands, before the finished piece is fired in the
kiln and allowed to cool. The piece is then given to the painter who skillfully paints it. Upon completion, the piece is fired in the kiln again. The next step is the glazing. Once glazed, the piece is fired a final time and ready for sale.

Southern Africa has a long history of conservation and of
its various peoples living mostly in harmony with nature and with the extraordinary diversity of its fauna and flora. It is an unforgettable experience for those who have been in the wild and have had a unique experience of Africa. Through their talent, Love Art decided to transmit such beauty and magic into clay and intricate paintings.

Love Art Ceramics was founded in July 2022 by the Nene family with the idea of supporting their multi-generational artistic family.

Founded by the visionary sculptor Victor Shabalala, Zimele Original Ceramics has become synonymous with handcrafted and meticulously painted ceramic artistry. This collective of ceramic artists, under Victor's leadership, has dedicated themselves to bringing the vibrancy and dynamism of Africa's natural world into the realm of the tangible.

His sculptures, featuring chameleons, lizards, and a variety of wild birds native to South Africa such as the hoopoe, kingfisher, and flycatcher, are not just art pieces but narratives in clay that celebrate the continent's biodiversity. The vividness of his subjects is matched by the bold palette chosen by Zimele's painters, transforming functional ceramics into extraordinary pieces of art that echo the heart and soul of African wilderness. he Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts has proudly displayed his pieces, underscoring their significance in the broader narrative of African ceramics

Wiseman, known for his vibrant and light-filled canvases, is a true maestro of colors. His signature style is characterized by what he fondly refers to as his "happy colors," which breathe life and energy into his artworks.

As the seasons change, so does Wiseman's color palette. Inspired by the vibrancy of spring and summer, his paintings burst with warmth and vitality. In contrast, during the fall and winter months, he gracefully shifts towards cooler and more subdued tones, skillfully capturing the ever-changing essence of the African continent.

Wiseman Ndlovu's works have found homes all over the world, gracing the walls of prestigious museums and private collections alike.

With a distinctive South African style of perceiving nature's colors and shapes, Senzo Duma differentiates himself by exacting realism in fauna and flora combined with the imaginative use of color palettes, and in some cases embellishing his work with metallic colors.