Photographing the work of artist and sculptor Raâk

Photographing the work of artist and sculptor Raâk A chance encounter with Raâk during her successful exhibition of sculptures at Studio Galerie B&B led to a series of photographs of the remaining pieces in her collection.  Raâk works with different types of media, including terracotta, wood and stone.  Working in a controlled studio environment, we selected a black background to bring out the terracotta clay and ocre pigments that she adds when firing them.  Having gotten close to her work while photographing it, I can attest to the spiritual and spontaneous quality that it exudes and which so many admirers find enticing.