ADIL GHANI

Ceramic Artist - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

I am Adil Ghani, a ceramic artist driven by a deep fascination with the unpredictable beauty of fire and clay. My work explores the raw, organic essence of raku pottery—where each piece is shaped by both intention and the uncontrollable forces of the firing process. The cracks, textures, and smoky hues that emerge are not flaws but stories, capturing a fleeting moment of transformation. Through RAAQUU, I strive to share this ancient technique with a modern audience, blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Each piece is a reflection of my journey—an experiment in imperfection, spontaneity, and the art of embracing the unknown.

Artist Bio : Adil Ghani

Adil Ghani is a ceramic artist and the creative force behind RAAQUU, a brand dedicated to modern raku pottery. Passionate about craftsmanship and the unpredictable nature of fire and clay, he bridges the ancient art of raku with contemporary aesthetics, celebrating imperfection and spontaneity.

Adil’s journey began with a fascination for handmade artistry and the transformative power of fire. Inspired by the Japanese raku technique, he embraced its unpredictability, where textures, cracks, and smoky hues emerge during the rapid cooling process. These organic imperfections are intentional reflections of beauty in unpredictability.

Founding RAAQUU allowed Adil to share his vision and elevate raku pottery. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and fired using the traditional raku method, where exposure to air, fire, and water creates striking, one-of-a-kind patterns and textures. His work balances control with chaos, embodying the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

Under Adil’s leadership, RAAQUU has gained international recognition, with his ceramics showcased in exhibitions and private collections worldwide. By blending traditional techniques with modern sensibilities, he has carved a unique space in contemporary ceramic art.

Beyond his artistic practice, Adil is committed to sharing his knowledge and inspiring a deeper appreciation for ceramic arts. Through workshops and collaborations, he encourages others to embrace creativity and the value of handmade beauty. Each RAAQUU piece is more than an object—it is a testament to transformation, imperfection, and endless artistic possibilities.

 

Exhibitions

April 2025 - Clay - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

October 2024 - CIMB ARTOBER  - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

July 2024 - CIMB Hotel Art Fair  - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

January 2024 - Life : Magnified Exhibition - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

June 2023 - SECRET SPACES, Plazzo Albrizzi-Capello  Venice, Italy

September 2019 - The First International Handicrafters Festival Kokand  - Kokand City, Uzbekistan 

November 2017 - Kuala Lumpur International Craft Festival (KLICF)  - Putrajaya, Malaysia

Nov 2016 - Kuala Lumpur International Craft Festival (KLICF)  - Craft Complex, Kuala Lumpur

August 2016 - The 7th SELSIUS International Ceramic Festival  -National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

August 2016 - Goseong International Raku Festival  - Goseong-Gun, South Korea

February 2017 - AMBIENTE Trade Fair -Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany

August 2015 - Tokyo International Gift Show  - Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan

July 2015 - Singapore Gifts & Premiums Show  - Marina Bay Sand, Singapore

October 2014 - Hong Kong Mega Show (Part 1)  - Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Centre, Hong Kong

Awards And Accolades

2025 - Leonardo da Vinci - The Universal Artist - International Prize ( Italy )

2024 - Kraftangan Standard - 5 Star Award ( Malaysia )

2023 - The Best Potter Award - 2nd Place ( Uzbekistan )

2021 - Malaysia Good Design Award ( Malaysia )

Ceramic Decor Projects and Commissions

  • Coral Reef Rehabilitation tiles

    I partnered up with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu to fabricate ceramic tiles for the purpose of coral reef rehabilitation.

  • Ritz Carlton Niseko Village, Japan

    I provided 300 pieces of limited edition vases aligned with the design concept of the hotel.

  • Custom Commissioned Royal Gift

    I made a custom piece for the launch ceremony of a local healthcare facility. The piece had to reflect the stature of the event and came with polarised glass and an enamel engraved copper plate.

  • Project Marrakesh

    Coming soon!

  • Project NY Restaurant

    Coming Soon

  • Project Kuala Lumpur hotel

    Coming Soon

Publications and Features

We Are Makers - Edition 4 ( Magazine ) - Scotland

Its Liquid ( Interview ) - Italy

The Star ( Newspaper Article ) - Malaysia

The New Straits Times ( Newspaper Article ) - Malaysia

International Ceramic Arts Network ( Tutorial ) - USA

Life : Magnified - 2023

A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife.

Adil was inspired by what we can't see with the naked eye. Worlds within worlds. Reactions and movements happening without us being aware of them. What if these little microscopic details were life-size? How these seemingly insignificant elements align and represent different facets of our lives.

Alien yet familiar, if we paused a moment to look, what might we see?

  • Colony

    Earthenware

    33cm x 33cm x 33cm

  • Youth

    Earthenware

    27cm x 27cm x 27cm

  • The Feeder

    Earthenware

    24cm x 57cm x 24cm

  • Mother

    Earthenware

    39cm x 25cm x 25cm

  • Human

    Earthenware

    48cm x 28cm x 28cm

  • Emotion

    Earthenware

    34cm x 27cm x 27cm

  • Family

    Earthenware

    28cm x 53cm x 28cm

  • Home

    Earthenware

    24cm x 44cm x 27cm

  • Column

    Earthenware

    35cm x 24cm x 24cm

  • Swindler

    Earthenware

    40cm x 28cm x 28cm

  • Parasite

    Earthenware

    25cm x 45cm x 25cm

  • Imbalance

    Earthenware

    41cm x 40cm x 40cm

  • Spinner

    Earthenware

    33cm x 34cm x 33cm

  • Family

    Earthenware

    25cm x 39cm x 25cm

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BONES - 2024

A series of raku fired ceramic sculptures that explores the intricacies of humankind by digging deep into one’s core.

This series explores the questions and curiosities about life and death, which are held by a thread. These pieces examine the distinction between strength and fragility, and the thin line separating these two. Bones are the window into our past and at the same time symbolize the conception of our journey of hope and destiny.

These bones represent our truest and barest self.

  • Bones Series No. 1

    Earthenware

    14cm x 33cm x 26cm

  • Bones Series No. 2

    Earthenware

    48cm x 57cm x 17cm

  • Bones Series No. 3

    Earthenware

    51cm x 28cm x 17cm

  • Bones Series No. 4

    Earthenware

    55cm x 26cm x 33cm

  • Bones Series No. 5

    Earthenware

    14cm x 33cm x 26cm

  • Inhumane

    Earthenware

    53cm x 35cm x 23cm

  • Sadism

    Earthenware

    57cm x 30cm x 25cm

  • The Corporation

    Earthenware

    30cm x 10cm x 35cm

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Crystalscape - Launching May 2025

Crystalscape is ceramic artist Adil Ghani’s latest contemplative body of work, drawing from the silent majesty of natural crystal formation. Inspired by the slow alchemy of time, pressure, and environmental forces, each piece reflects a singular evolution — a crystallized metaphor for human growth and transformation.

Harnessing the expressive raku technique, Adil Ghani imbues his sculptures with both fragility and strength. The glittered surfaces shimmer with symbolism — hope, healing, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit. Meanwhile, the signature crackle effect of raku becomes a narrative device, speaking to vulnerability as much as endurance, and revealing the complex, layered textures of personal experience.

Beyond their formal elegance, these sculptures function as meditative objects. Positioned in still, quiet space, they invite the viewer into introspection — to consider how beauty, like crystal, is often born of pressure; how our own imperfections, like fine fractures, define our humanity. In Crystalscape, Ghani continues his exploration of ceramics as both material and metaphor, offering a tactile reflection on the interplay between inner spirit and outer form.