Australian ceramicist, Raphy (Raphael Karanikos) creates self-exploratory vessels. Raphy’s vessels are frequently self-portraits and range in subject from head studies to depictions of familiar places, people and situations. The forms he employs are iconic features from his Greek heritage, such as the Kantharos, Krater, Kylix, Bong and many others. It’s clear the artist is interested in making a serious inquiry into his familial identity, but the work never materializes in a traditional or conventional manner. In the words of the artist, he is “a very silly boy.”