A controlled explosion . . .

Mint prides itself on unveiling new techniques and processes. One of our latest finds comes from a young Czech designer who engineers controlled explosions in ceramic.

Adam Zelezny graduated last year from Umprum Academy in Prague. We picked up his graduation project ‘The Blast’ to show in September’s LDF exhibition.

“The Blast is a set of ceramic vessels that are shaped by a shockwave induced by controlled detonation. I am using a sophisticated system of explosive charges which – on basis of measurements and tests – determine the final shape of the bowls. As a result, I am presenting a set of different sized bowls which stand on the edge between fine and applied arts. The important point is the act of creation- the ‘blast’ event- which itself lasts no longer than the actual detonation. A shockwave shaping the bowl spreads at supersonic speed and partially imprints itself into the ceramic mass. It is a kind of punk analogy to an industrial porcelain production.”

The slow motion video below captures the formation of the bowls during the explosion.  It’s an amazing new technique that requires a lot of training and skill so please don’t try this at home !

If you have any questions about the Blast bowls please contact us at info@mintshop.co.uk.

The explosion captured at the very beginning . . .

As you can see different ceramics have different reactions to the explosions.

Below you can see a wide selection of Blast bowls in many different types of ceramic and earthenware !