In each of Dan Sabatay’s works we are to find his drive for enameling lava, for carefully researching matter, texture and depth, for light and for colour.
Dan Sabatay created, within his body of work, monumental pieces in Volvic lava, mostly enameled in his studio in Le Vésinet (Yvelines France).
When working on public commissions, he often collaborated with other artists: examples include the painter Léon Ghishia with whom he created the two frescos that frame
the main entrance to the Faculty of Science at the University of Paris, Jussieu (1970- 1971), the painter Pierre Wemaëre, who he worked with to create a fresco for the Collège de Montigny in Ostrevent (1975) as well as an indoor frieze for the Collège de la Durantière in Nantes (1974); he also engaged in several collaborations with Violette D’ Auriol (1975-1977) . In 1980, he completed, this time on his own, six small frescos and five friezes for the Lycée Technique de Bois (of Woodwork) of Saulxure en Moselotte.
Why lava stone ?
“As a frost-free and non-porous stone, glued or stapled lava can be employed for indoor or outdoor works. It is possible to cut lava stone to any dimension, with depths of between 15 and 30 mm. Without altering its form, lava also resists heat of up to 1000 ° Celcius.”
Why enamel ?
“An infinite range of colours is at the ceramicist’s disposal when working up to a temperature of 960 celcius. The artist’s potential for expressive richness here lies in the play of matt and shiny enamels and on the layering of colours and successive burnouts.” Dan Sabatay
REALIZATIONS IN ENAMELED LAVA STONE
| 1965 | – - | Realization (*) of two frescos made with enamelledVolvic lava (30 square-metre) for the LycéeBorda in Dax – destroyed Architect : P Sirvin, J.P. Hébrard Painter : Philippe Bonnet |
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| 1968-1970 | – - | Realization (*) of two frescos made with enamelledVolvic lava (570 square-metre) that frame the main entrance to the Faculty of Science at the University of Paris, Jussieu Recently restored Architect : Albert, Cassan, Coulon Painter : Gischia |
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| 1973 | – - | Realization (*) of nine sheets made with enameled Volvic lava for a mural fountain of 3m.x0,7m, for the Daniel Auber School in Hérouville Saint Clair. Architect : J.P. Campmas Painter : Bernard de Mandeville |
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| 1974 | – - | Realization (*) of one fresco made with made with enameled Volvic lava (50m.x1m.), for the Collège La Durantière à Nantes (France)recently restored. Painter : Pierre Wemaëre |
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| 1976 | – - | Realization (*) of two frescos made with enameled lava stone, of 7 m. x 2 m. and of 10 m. x 1 m. for the CollègeChalettesurLoing (France) Painter : Violette d’Auriol |
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| 1977 | – - | Realization (*) of two fresco made with enameled lava stone of 6m.x3m, Collège de Montigny en Oestrevent (France). Painter : Pierre Wemaëre |
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| – - | Realization (*) of one fresco made with enameled Volvic lava of 80m.x6m, for the Collège de Sablé sur Sarthe (France) destroyed Painter: Violetted’Auriol |
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| 1980 | – - | Realization (*) of six small frescos and five friezes made with enameled Volvic lava (52 square metre in total) for the Lycée Technique de Bois (of Woodwork) of Saulxure en Moselotte (France) partially destroyed | ||
| 1982 | – - | Realization (*) of one fresco made with enameled lava stone of 2,4m.x2,8m. for the Ateliers des Arts Appliqués du Vésinet | ||
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